The Dog

"The Dog" is a widely recognized nickname for Chemdawg (also spelled Chemdog or Chemdawg), one of cannabis's most legendary and foundational cultivars. The shorthand arose because the earliest circles passed around 'Dogbud' that was reputedly so strong it would make you sit like a dog. It is a sativa-leaning hybrid renowned for its fast-acting, sharp cerebral lift followed by a relaxing body finish. It is also the parent strain of iconic cultivars like Sour Diesel and OG Kush. Its exact origins are debated, but most histories point to a legendary seed line passed between growers in the early 1990s, with possible Thai and Nepalese landrace influences crossed with a skunk- or kush-type partner.