Guide Dawg by Holy Smoke Seeds
When Nick from Holy Smoke Seeds put together Guide Dawg, he created a heavy-duty indica that genuinely commands respect. By crossing Tre Stardawg with a Bubba 13, he managed to lock down an incredibly dense, hash-plant structure with a terpene profile that will stink up your whole block. Tre Stardawg already brings that loud, chemical resin production, but tossing Bubba 13 into the mix added this deep, narcotic body stone that absolutely wrecks your tolerance. It’s the kind of smoke you save for the end of the night when you have zero plans of leaving the house.
In the dirt, Guide Dawg builds these thick, chunky frames that can hold up massive weight. The buds are ridiculously dense—like little green rocks completely dusted in trichomes. The smell is heavy and offensive in the best way possible, throwing off strong notes of roasted coffee, sharp citrus, and earthy spice. I’ve seen this cut completely take over an outdoor garden, easily handling the elements while still putting out indoor-quality resin. It usually finishes up around 8 or 9 weeks, and the yield will absolutely blow out your drying racks if you dial it in right.
A lot of breeders recognized just how stable and dominant this plant was, which is why it ended up being the backbone for bangers like London Cookies and OG Dawg Stomper. The high hits you right behind the eyes before heavy-dropping into your limbs, making it a favorite for guys dealing with real muscle aches after a long day of trimming. If you want a no-nonsense, old-school body thumper with crazy hash potential, Guide Dawg is a mandatory run.
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| Breeder | Holy Smoke Seeds |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly indica |
| Flowering time | ±60 days |
| Environment | Outdoors |
| Lineage | TreStarDawg × Bubba 13 |
| Descendants | Cherry Punch Dawg, OG Upsetter, London Cookies, Bong Biscuits, OG Dawg Stomper, Special Needs |
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Growing Guide Dawg: what to expect
As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with TreStarDawg or Bubba 13 will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Guide Dawg FAQ
How long does Guide Dawg take to flower?
Guide Dawg typically flowers in around 60 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.
Is Guide Dawg an indica or a sativa?
Guide Dawg is listed as mostly indica.
What are the parents of Guide Dawg?
Guide Dawg was bred from TreStarDawg × Bubba 13 by Holy Smoke Seeds.
What environment does Guide Dawg like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
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