author
A. F. (Albert Frederick) Hochwalt
1869–1938
A lifelong dog writer and sportsman, this early 20th-century author brought practical warmth to books about canine care, breeding, and field dogs. His work speaks to readers who enjoy both old-fashioned advice and a genuine affection for dogs.
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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, in 1869, Albert Frederick Hochwalt became known for writing about dogs, field sports, and outdoor life. Library and catalog records connect him with books including Dogs as Home Companions, The Pointer and the Setter in America, The Modern Pointer, The Modern Setter, The Working Dog and His Education, and Beagles and Beagling.
His books suggest a writer who cared about dogs not just as sporting animals, but as close household companions. Even when he wrote about breeds, training, and field trials, his style aimed to be useful and welcoming to everyday readers.
Hochwalt died in 1938. Today he is remembered mainly through his dog books, which preserve a lively picture of early American dog culture and the bond people felt with their animals.