No, he is not a Dachshund; we are just trying to help a friend in her search for a good home for this young man. Jeffrey is 3 years old sweet as sugar and loves to be loved more than anything in the world. He would be in your lap constantly if you had the time..he is one of those precious tiny Bichons very portable, very huggable loves to snuggle. Apply online at www.dachshundloversoftexas.org.