author
A. F. (Albert Frederick) Hochwalt
1869–1938
Best known for lively, practical books about dogs, bird dogs, and field sports, this early 20th-century American writer brought deep firsthand knowledge to subjects he clearly loved. His work ranges from training manuals to nature essays and shows a lasting fascination with the bond between people, animals, and the outdoors.
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Dogs as home companions : A book for all dog lovers
by A. F. (Albert Frederick) Hochwalt
About the author
Born in Dayton, Ohio, on December 24, 1869, Albert Frederick Hochwalt wrote under the name A. F. Hochwalt and became a prolific author on dogs, hunting, and sporting life. Library and catalog records connect him with books including Dogcraft, The Pointer and the Setter in America, The Airedale for Work and Show, The Working Dog and His Education, Bird dogs, Beagles and Beagling, and Dogs as Home Companions.
His books suggest a writer with both practical experience and a strong enthusiasm for animal behavior, breeding, training, and the everyday pleasures of keeping dogs. He also published nature writing, including Idylls of Bird Life, which points to a broader interest in birds and the natural world beyond kennel and field topics.
Hochwalt died on July 24, 1938. Although he is not widely known today outside specialty circles, his work remains of interest to readers drawn to classic sporting literature and early dog books, especially those that mix hands-on advice with affection for the outdoor life.