Doberman

Variant of Doberman pinscher

noun

any of a breed of large dog with erect ears, a docked tail, and a short, smooth, usually dark coat with tan markings
also called Doberman

Origin: Ger Dobermann pinscher after L. Dobermann, 19th-c. breeder + pinscher, terrier after ? Pinzgau, area in N Austria known for breeding of dogs

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