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Pinscher is a type
Dog type

Dog types are broad categories of dogs based on function; dog types are not identical to modern Dog breed but dogs identified primarily by specific function or style of work rather than by lineage or appearance, including ancestral forms that arose undocumented over a long period of time....
 of dog
Dog

The dog is a domesticated subspecies of the Gray Wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties....
 developed originally for fighting or guarding, although today they are most often kept as pets.

American Heritage Dictionary describes pinscher as being a German
German language

German is a West Germanic languages, thus related to and classified alongside English language and Dutch language. It is one of the world's world language and the most widely spoken mother tongue in the European Union....
 word, but from the English word pinch, referring to the ear cropping that was traditionally done to this dog type. The Online Etymological Dictionary traces usage of the word pinscher to 1926.






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Pinscher is a type
Dog type

Dog types are broad categories of dogs based on function; dog types are not identical to modern Dog breed but dogs identified primarily by specific function or style of work rather than by lineage or appearance, including ancestral forms that arose undocumented over a long period of time....
 of dog
Dog

The dog is a domesticated subspecies of the Gray Wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties....
 developed originally for fighting or guarding, although today they are most often kept as pets.

Etymology

The American Heritage Dictionary describes pinscher as being a German
German language

German is a West Germanic languages, thus related to and classified alongside English language and Dutch language. It is one of the world's world language and the most widely spoken mother tongue in the European Union....
 word, but from the English word pinch, referring to the ear cropping that was traditionally done to this dog type. The Online Etymological Dictionary traces usage of the word pinscher to 1926. Another suggested derivation is from the French word pincer, to grip.

Breeds

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Fédération Cynologique Internationale

F?d?ration Cynologique Internationale , is an international federation of kennel clubs based in Thuin, Belgium. The English language translation, World Canine Organisation, is not often used....
 recognizes the following pinscher breeds in Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs:
  • Dobermann (no. 143)
  • German Pinscher
    German Pinscher

    The German Pinscher is a dog breed of dog.The German Pinscher originated in Germany and is included in the origins of the Dobermann, the Affenpinscher, Miniature Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer and the Standard Schnauzer....
     (Deutscher Pinscher, no. 184)
  • Miniature Pinscher
    Miniature Pinscher

    The Miniature Pinscher is a small Dog breed of dog of the Pinscher Dog type, developed in Germany. Miniature Pinschers were first bred to hunt vermin, especially rats....
     (Zwergpinscher, no. 185)
  • Affenpinscher
    Affenpinscher

    The Affenpinscher is a terrier-like toy dog dog breed of dog....
     (no. 186)
  • Austrian Pinscher
    Austrian Pinscher

    The Austrian Pinscher is a medium large dog breed of pinscher-dog type dog from Austria, where dogs of the type were originally farm dogs, keeping barns free of rats and acting as home guards, livestock guardian dog, and drovers....
     (Österreichischer Pinscher, no. 64)


There may be other related hunting dogs called pinscher that are not recognized breeds. In addition, individual breeders often attempt the creation of new breeds which they may call pinschers. There are a nearly infinite number of sporting clubs, breed clubs, and internet-based breed registries and businesses in which dogs may be registered under whatever name the owner or seller wishes.