1. Alphas are protective of pack and family
Yes! Alphas are very protective of their loved ones, however, this does not mean only in violent situations. Protectiveness is ingrained in the biology of alphas, as it was (and still is in most cases) their responsibility to keep the pack safe and well-taken care of. Alphas can be protective in ways such as always wanting their pack mates to be warm and cozy or making sure their pups are always fed.
2. All alphas are aggressive
No! Although dominance is a trait common to all alphas it can be established in many ways. Stating that all alphas are aggressive not only gives alphas a bad rap, but gives them permission to act in such dangerous ways.
3. Alphas are abusive
No! Alphas’ protective instincts usually interfere with abuse of all types because it simply goes against their biological hardwiring. In cases in which alphas do abuse their mates, pups, or pack mates, they have to actively ignore their instincts or think what they are doing is benefitting and protecting whoever they are abusing.
4. Alphas are power-hungry
Kinda! It honestly varies from alpha to alpha. Wanting power is not ingrained in an alpha, it is more of a personality trait. Omegas and betas can also be power-hungry, however, alphas may use their alpha status to validate their power-hungry tendencies.
5. Only alphas can be pack leaders
No! Alphas just want to protect their pack, if this means following a beta or omega’s lead, then they will happily do so. Some alphas may even step down as pack leader if they recognize that they are not the best leader for the pack.
6. Alphas can’t be single parents
No! Admittedly, it is harder for alphas to be single parents because they do not have the same hormones and biological functions that omegas have that assist in child growth, however, they certainly make up for it in other aspects. Single alphas are more tuned into the needs of their pups as alpha parents with a mate are and their biology (like their scent) can sometimes change to accommodate to their pup.
7. Alphas initiate courting first
Yes! Alphas usually initiate courting because of pack traditions and status stereotypes. However, some omegas have started initiating courting first to fight typical beliefs about gender and its role in society and the world.
8. Alphas only take care of their own pack members/family
No! Their protective instincts extend to whoever needs protection. Alphas tend to feel uncomfortable if they witness another person in an unwillingly disoriented state (like being drugged) or if someone is in a dangerous situation. Further all secondary genders will help a pup in need, no matter what.
9. Alphas have a voice used to command omegas and betas
Sometimes! Typically referred to as an “Alpha Voice”, it is a voice used to command omegas and sometimes betas. Only about 5% of alphas have an Alpha Voice, however, most alphas who do have an Alpha Voice don’t ever discover they have it, as it has to be used purposely, or they will have it removed via surgery.