PW: Welcome pup! Tell us about yourself.

SPARTAN: Hello. My name is Spartan. I am 25 human years old, and I’ve been a gay pup for a little over a year.

PW: Where did you grow up? Do you have a big family?

SPARTAN: I am from Argentina. I grew up in the south of the country in a forested area that can be quite cold at times. Though my human family is small, I have a pup family of great and supportive friends!

PW: How did you get your pup name?

SPARTAN: I have always enjoyed learning about European nations and cultures. Although my background is Italian, I find Greek culture to be rather fascinating. I like to read and study the rich mythology and history of Greece. I relate to the Spartans because they are powerful, virtuous fighters. Thus, Spartan was the ideal choice for my pup name.

PW: How did you get involved in pup-play?

SPARTAN: My friends invited me to a meeting where I met some pups. I was attracted to the masks they wore. I decided then and there that I would join the pup world. I have made many pup friends, but there was one in particular who always motivated me. He said I would make a wonderful discovery, that he would inspire me, and that he would help me choose the kind of pup I wanted to be.

PW: What kind of pup are you? Are you more vanilla or a hot, sexy pepper?

SPARTAN: I believe I look really hot. I see myself as a powerful, alpha, master pup who is domineering. I enjoy having some really dramatic experiences in the bedroom and other dim areas where pups run wild. But for the time being, we will just leave it at that.

PW: I see from your social media presence that you’ve got quite a physique. Do you consider yourself a muscle pup? What’s your workout regimen like?

SPARTAN: Yes, I do think of myself as a muscle pup. I work out with weights for an hour and then do cardio or ab exercises for 30 minutes. I exercise at the gym four days a week and follow a strict diet. I enjoy developing my pectorals. I like pecs.

PW: Are you out of the closet? Are you out as a pup?

SPARTAN: Yes, in both realms, I am no longer in the closet. It was challenging at first, mostly due to public opinion. However, I dislike restricting and holding myself back. My friends first avoided me a little, but eventually, I made more friends and pups with similar interests.

PW: Are you single or partnered?

SPARTAN: I am not dating. I am not looking for a committed relationship. I dislike having someone or something bind me for an extended length of time. I enjoy taking risks and being curious. With my current group of friends, I am quite content.

PW: What do you think makes a pup sexy?

SPARTAN: I find something appealing about a pup's appearance and manner of verbal and physical expression. However, the hood and gear quickly draw my attention and make my heart race. A perfect pup, in my opinion, possesses a good balance of swagger and style.

"If you want, you can! Don't be afraid to be who you are."

PW: Where do you live? Is that a good place for pup life? Is your city lgbtq+ friendly?

SPARTAN: Sadly, my neighborhood is not pup-friendly. Gays also have no friends in my city. I have been around Europe, and each country—especially Germany—has a distinct environment. The extent of other nations' greater hospitality surprised me. The LGBTQ+ community may find Latin America to be quite hostile.

PW: Where will your life take you by 2030?

SPARTAN: I would like to improve myself as a person, both physically and emotionally. I also want to travel more and find new adventures!

PW: What do you do when not in your pup headspace? Are you artistic? Musical? Sports?

SPARTAN: I like artistic things and try to surround myself with them. All of my photos on social media communicate a message. I love themes and qualities of leather, masculinity, sex, and sensuality. I love music, like techno, electronica, and classics of the 80s and 90s. I love to exercise and play soccer and football.

PW: If you could instantly become proficient in one thing, what would it be?

SPARTAN: Maybe to be my best playing American football. But, I prefer to succeed on my merit and abilities.

PW: Finish this sentence: “I really don’t care about…_______.”

SPARTAN: What people think and say about me.

PW: You open a bottle of beer, and a sexy wolf genie rises in a cloud of musk. “AWROOOOO! I GRANT YOU 3 WISHES!” - What do you wish for?

SPARTAN:

1. That people not abandon and mistreat animals in the streets.

2. That people care more for the environment.

3. For people not to suffer from hunger and abuse.

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