Triple Chocolate Chip
Modern
AChybrid-indica
Animal Cookies
19.7%
THC
0.02%
CBD
0.14%
CBG
Top flavors
citrusspicyearthy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Animal Cookies effects are mostly energizing.
Low THCHigh THC
Animal Cookies potency is average.
Animal Cookies
19.7%
THC
0.02%
CBD
0.14%
CBG
Top flavors
citrusspicyearthy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Animal Cookies effects are mostly energizing.
Low THCHigh THC
Animal Cookies potency is average.
Animal Cookies is a classic hybrid-indica strain created through the crossing of Girl Scout Cookies and Fire OG. This hybrid serves as a foundational component in modern breeding, having produced a vast array of notable offspring including Amnesia Haze x Animal Cookies, Alien Life Form, Alien OG, Alien Teeth, Amazing Fruit, American Cincinnatus, Andromeda, Angel Breath, Animal Cookies Bx2, Animal Cookies x Do-si-dos, Animal Cookies x Grape Soda Skunk F8, and Animal Gas.
The chemical profile of Animal Cookies is defined by a complex range of terpenes, led by a dominant presence of limonene followed by caryophyllene, myrcene, humulene, linalool, beta-pinene, pinene, and bisabolol. This composition results in a nuanced sensory experience that reflects the depth of its genetic lineage.
As a THC-dominant cultivar with 19.7% THC, 0.02% CBD, and 0.14% CBG, Animal Cookies is primarily utilized for its ability to induce feelings of relaxation, happiness, and sleepiness. These physical and mental characteristics make it a frequent choice for the management of stress, pain, and sleep difficulties. The strain remains a persistent presence in the cannabis landscape due to its cannabinoid efficacy and its role as a parent for numerous successful genetic lines.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
limonene ~60%caryophyllene ~28%myrcene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| limonene | ~60% | citrus | social · creative |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| myrcene | ~12% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
~28%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
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relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
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sleepy
eveningMyrcene potentiates barbiturate sleep (Russo 2011); CBN 2024 RCT reduces nighttime awakenings at 20 mg; nerolidol+myrcene+linalool GABAergic compounded effect.
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happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Indica-dominant
■ Indica 70%■ Sativa 30%
Primarily indica with sativa influence. Relaxing body with some cerebral lift.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
BC Bud Depot's GSC × Fire OG indica-dominant cross; sour-sweet cookie aroma with heavy full-body relaxation.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Animal Cookies.
Ancestry
Great-grandparents
Grandparents
Durban PoisonLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
SFV OG Kush
myrcene· relaxed· focused
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Siblings
Share parents girl scout cookies / fire og
BiscottimyrceneDo-Si-DoscaryophylleneTriple Chocolate ChipcaryophylleneCookies and CreamlimoneneGelatolimoneneGusherscaryophylleneSunset SherbetcaryophylleneWedding CakecaryophylleneCherry Fire Pie OGlimoneneFire Cookies V2limoneneGreat Lakes KushlimoneneKillsberry2caryophylleneLemon Fire OGlimoneneWizardz Spitcaryophyllene818 SFV Fire OGlimoneneFire Cherry CookiescaryophylleneA1 CoronacaryophylleneAdamsmyrceneAfter PartycaryophylleneAlderaan Cookies AutomaticcaryophylleneAlien CookiescaryophylleneAmnesia CookiescaryophylleneApples and BananasmyrceneAuto Do-Si-Dos CookiescaryophylleneAuto Fro-YocaryophylleneNona F1 ProjectcaryophylleneBad DoggcaryophylleneBanana SunrisecaryophylleneBaxter StockmanmyrceneBlueberry Cheesecakecaryophyllene
Offspring — 30 strains bred from Animal Cookies
AC/OGlimoneneAfghanimallimoneneAlien Cookies x Kush MintscaryophylleneAlien Life FormcaryophylleneAlien OGmyrceneAlien TeethcaryophylleneAmazing FruitcaryophylleneAmerican CincinnatuscaryophylleneAndromedacaryophylleneAngel BreathcaryophylleneAnimal 75limoneneAnimal BlueslimoneneAnimal Cookies Bx2caryophylleneAnimal GascaryophylleneAnimal PielimoneneAnimecaryophylleneApple CrumblelimoneneApple FritterlimoneneApple Fritter BxlimoneneApple TartlimoneneBanana Fruit CakelimoneneBananimalcaryophylleneBlack CandylandcaryophylleneBlack RavencaryophylleneCherry Cream FloatlimoneneChimera Cookies #2caryophylleneCircus AnimalcaryophylleneCircus TrainlimoneneCitroncaryophylleneClowns Cookieslimonene
Composite Traits
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Community Reviews
★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews
★★★★★too sleepy for daytime
28 Apr 2026Good bud, really relaxing and all but I smoked it hoping for a chill afternoon. Ended up couch-locked and napping, not ideal for a workday.
★★★★★sleep like a baby
3 Apr 2026Needed something heavy for my insomnia, this hit the spot. A couple hits from the bong and I was out cold, no tossing or turning.
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What would Animal Cookies × ? produce?
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Same primary terpene with overlapping effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Animal Cookies indica or sativa?
Animal Cookies is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Animal Cookies?
Limonene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Animal Cookies good for daytime use?
Animal Cookies is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.