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KnockOut Dawg effects are mostly calming.
KnockOut Dawg is a modern hybrid strain bred by crossing OG Kush and Chemdog. This combination of classic genetics results in a robust plant that requires moderate cultivation experience to manage properly. It performs well in both indoor and outdoor environments, reaching maturity after a 65-day flowering period and providing growers with a high yield. Its influential genetic footprint has been solidified through its notable offspring, specifically OverDo-si-dos #33.
The sensory profile of this strain is defined by a complex chemical composition led by caryophyllene and supported by myrcene and limonene. The aromatic and flavor experience is further rounded out by the presence of humulene, nerolidol, and bisabolol, with subtle underlying notes contributed by beta-pinene, pinene, linalool, and camphene. This specific terpene hierarchy creates a distinct profile consistent with its hybrid lineage.
As a THC-dominant cultivar, KnockOut Dawg is primarily noted for its ability to produce relaxed, happy, and uplifted effects. These characteristics make it a functional choice for individuals seeking relief from stress and pain, or aid in achieving sleep. By consistently delivering these targeted physiological effects, the strain has maintained its status as a reliable option for specific therapeutic use cases within the modern cannabis landscape.
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| limonene | ~12% | citrus | social · creative |
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: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
~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: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
Primary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
Limonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
Equal indica and sativa genetics. Balanced body and mind effects.
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of KnockOut Dawg.
Ancestry
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Offspring — 1 strains bred from KnockOut Dawg
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Seeds availableKnockOut Dawg is modeled here as a balanced hybrid (equal indica and sativa genetics).
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
KnockOut Dawg is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
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.