Get to know gay pups: A unique subculture within the leather community
world of pups, inclusivity reigns supreme. Regardless of age or body type, anyone is welcome to don a mask, tail, and leather mittens and fully immerse themselves on all fours.While tribes like bears, otters, and twinks are distinguished by their bodies, they can all become pups!
In fact, it’s not even limited to sexuality, though gay men tend to be the most visible demographic. It’s common to channel your four-legged alter ego and embrace a pup identity; think names such as Shadow, Danger, or Creamy – ranging from innocent to cheeky.
Many of these names sound like the kind of friends a grown-up Lassie might have met at the club.Everyone starts as a “feral pup,” which embodies the singledom of a stray.
Naturally, a dog needs their owner, so most pups find a handler (or several) throughout their journey.Discovering a handler can take the form of a sexual, romantic, or platonic relationship.
