I'm the 25-year-old Afghan Hound dancing wonderboy on the day, loverboy at night, and overall kickass canine from the Pacific Northwest, Don Dworaczyk! Super easy, rolls off the tongue, try it yourself! Hahaha!

DON Dworaczyk
Age: 25 (born December 1, 1995)
Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Current residence: Seattle, Washington
Occupation: Personal Trainer/Choreographer
Marital Status: Single
Species Afghan Hound
Height: 6’ 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 179 lbs. (81 kg)

You may ask yourself, "What's this pretty boy dancer doing here?" and I'll answer... "You think I’m pretty? You flirt." Hah!

But seriously, I’m a dog that knows precisely what it wants, when it wants, including being born while Mom was across the border and creating a whole bureaucratic mess. But hey, two passports!

I like to describe myself as the hardest-working dog in the entire state of Washington, and no one comes close! Since I had the use of memory, I knew I wanted to be a dancer. Full stop. The combination of art and fitness, the freedom that music gives you, the way my body has always been in prime shape, I truly feel I’m the complete canine that took the most fun route there.

I'm a dog on the go. Wake up. Coffee. Then to the studio to teach, then a video shoot, then to the studio's gym to train, maybe oversee someone's choreography for a live show, or even participate in it for their concert. Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, Be there, Ace it, and start all over! How do I do it? No idea, and I don't question it! If I start to poke holes in this logic, I feel it’ll all tumble down, let’s keep this vibe going strong!

Hmhmmmm.... what do I bring to the table as an Alpha? Starbucks... Haha!

For real, I am who I am, and my Alpha facet is that times a million. When I’m in the zone, I become fully focused, determined, and carefree. Emphasis on carefree. Free of care about anyone else.

See, I know a dancer in a room full of meatheads and buff gym people is going to raise suspicions and comments. But just because I’m not all growly with bared fangs showing how much of a MAN I am doesn’t mean I can’t hang. If you fully know that you’re the top dog, why do you have to act like the most basic definition of it? All stoic and anger-issue-y? I know I’m the best, and if being the best means being a grace-filled, yoga-practicing, bisexual panic-inducing Afghan Hound, bet I’m doing all that tenfold! But if you want me to growl for the promo, I guess I can…

It's about doing what you set your mind to, being in control of yourself, and overall, being unafraid of what others think. I've always been the crazy one in my friend group, and growing up in a city of creatives like Seattle taught me that life's too short to just not be your fucking best self.

Plus, I'm the only guy in here with reality show experience. I made it pretty far in So You Think You Can Dance, did a nice run, and it took my career to new high levels. And American Canine Alpha’s not gonna be any different. This dog has made more than just lemonade out of lemons. This dog has created a new heirloom lemon that’s taking the nation by storm!

Worried? Why? I'm here for a good time AND a long time! I'm aiming to be in that final and leave these other fellas in awe. Can they do the splits? Can they withstand all the cardio I do? Can they do Vinyasa Yoga at my level? That’s right, he’s limber.

Overall, Don Dworaczyk, the double D, it's the double E: Exceptional, Especial...

Wait… Haha! My word, that was so stupid… That’s staying on the bit, ain’t it? Dog…

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Pride Month kicks off today and here's Don, a Seattle-based bisexual dancer and choreographer who moves through life with the same grace he brings to the stage. This elegant Afghan hound knows his body, knows his craft, and knows exactly why he’s here: to shake up everything you think you know about what it means to be an Alpha. But don't let his demeanor fool you: with his background in yoga and calisthenics, he's sure to have a leg up in endurance challenges. Can he dance his way past his doubters, redefine dominance, and prove that strength comes in more than one shape?

American Canine Alpha is a high-stakes, reality competition show featuring thirteen fierce, driven canines from across the United States. These contenders go muzzle-to-muzzle in a wide variety of physical and mental challenges, all for the title of American Canine Alpha and a $250,000 cash prize. Here you can check the main hub of the project and stay up-to-date on all episodes, art and whatnot!

We'll be posting each upcoming episode in two parts for easier reading - first part coming out on Fridays, second part on Mondays. Episode 2, "Throw Him To The Wolves", will be out soon!

Art drawn by the amazing  Crocdragon

American Canine Alpha is the brainchild of HeadQuarters (the joint project of qovapryi and Harlow). Don Dworaczyk and all mentioned characters belong to them both.