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The Dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. The breed's name is German and literally means “badger dog,” from (der) Dachs “badger” and (der) Hund “dog.” In German the Dachshund is known most commonly as the Dackel or Teckel (in Dutch). The breed was developed to scent, chase, and hunt badgers and other hole-dwelling animals. Dachshunds are widely recognisable, and several notable Dachshunds include Waldi, the mascot of the 1972 Summer Olympics and Odie in the Garfield: The Movie.