Pinscher is a German word meaning biter. It is used as part of the breed name for several dog breeds developed originally as fighting or guarding dogs, although today most are more docile and can be kept comfortably as pets. Pinschers include the following breeds:

• Affenpinscher
• Austrian Short-Haired Pinscher
• Carlin Pinscher
• Doberman Pinscher
• German Pinscher
• Harlequin Pinscher
• Miniature Pinscher
• Swiss Shorthaired Pinscher