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Cannabis Strain Review: Guard Dawg

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 97% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
83%
Sleepy
55%
Happy
44%
Tingly
22%
Giggly
22%
Side Effect Percentage
Sleepy
60%
Anxiety
44%
Hungry
40%
Dizzy
22%
Dry Mouth
11%

Guard Dawg has an ASHI score of 7 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 11 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 97% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Sleepy, Happy, Tingly and Giggly effects of Guard Dawg produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Guard Dawg has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Insomnia, Pain, and Stress.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Guard Dawg's primary terpenes are Limonene, Humulene and Myrcene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Guard Dawg that includes: Grape, Apple, Apricot, Citrus and Citrus, ending with a blast of Grape on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Guard Dawg has an aroma profile of Dank, Earthy, Herbal and Sour.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
22 - 29%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.1 - 0.24%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Guard Dawg presents Limonene, Humulene and Myrcene terpenes. The average THC level is 22 - 29%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Guard Dawg is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Guard Dawg should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Guard Dawg. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Guard Dawgat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain