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Harry Woodworth Huntington

1851–1902

A little-known late-19th-century writer, he is remembered for a practical, approachable guide to dog breeds and dog care written for beginners. His work has endured mainly through the lasting appeal of clear, hands-on advice for everyday dog owners.

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My dog and I : Being a concise treatise of the various breeds of dogs, their origins and uses. Written expressly for the novice, containing a comprehensive mode of treatment both in health and sickness, together with the names of some prominent breeders.

My dog and I : Being a concise treatise of the various breeds of dogs, their origins and uses. Written expressly for the novice, containing a comprehensive mode of treatment both in health and sickness, together with the names of some prominent breeders.

by Harry Woodworth Huntington

About the author

Harry Woodworth Huntington was an American author best known for My Dog and I, published in 1897. The book presents itself as a concise guide for novices, covering dog breeds, their uses, and basic care in health and sickness.

Reliable catalog and library records found during research confirm Huntington's dates as 1851–1902 and consistently link him to this dog-care title. Beyond that, biographical details about his life appear to be scarce in the readily available sources, so he is best understood today through the practical, reader-friendly book he left behind.

What makes Huntington interesting is the straightforward spirit of his writing: he seems to have aimed less at experts than at ordinary readers who simply wanted to choose, understand, and care for a dog well. That focus gives his surviving work a useful, companionable quality even now.