02396cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000520012624500280017826400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250801930042352012470061653400640186365300090192785600720193685600430200899900190205172115UtSlPG20260610134652.0mcr n260607r20231922utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a22015721  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSF1 aHochwalt, A. F.q(Albert Frederick),d1869-193810aDogs as home companions 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-11-13  aSonya Schermann, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Dogs as Home Companions: A Book for All Dog Lovers" by A. F. Hochwalt is a comprehensive guide on dog ownership and care written in the early 20th century. The book discusses various breeds suitable for home companionship, the responsibilities of dog keeping, and emphasizes the emotional bond between dogs and humans. It aims to provide knowledge and practical advice for potential dog owners who wish to integrate a canine companion into their families.  The opening of the book introduces the theme of companionship that dogs provide to humans and addresses common misconceptions about dogs among those who dislike them. Hochwalt encourages understanding and appreciation of the positive qualities of dogs, asserting that they are intelligent and emotionally comparable to humans. The text also outlines the importance of selecting appropriate dog breeds based on the owner's living environment while detailing care practices essential for maintaining a dog’s health and well-being. Hochwalt’s approach is practical and informative, making it clear that this book is intended for dog lovers eager to learn about responsible pet ownership and the various breeds that can enhance home life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cCincinnati: Sportsman's Digest, 1922  aDogs4 uhttps://archive.org/details/dogsashomecompan00hoch/page/n5/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72115  c112841d112841