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sativa-dominant strainTop Dawg
Top Dawg is a sativa-dominant strain with the lineage Mexican Sativa × Afghani Indica Kush. Typical aromas include pineapple-like notes. The effect is generally described as relaxing.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
Effects
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent lineage and family tree
Top Dawg is at the beginning. Below it are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.
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StrainTop Dawg
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ParentsMexican Sativa
- GrandparentsMexico
- GrandparentsPakistani Hash Plant
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GrandparentsDurban
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationSouth African Sativa
- 4th generationAfrica - Sativa
- 3rd generationSouth African Sativa
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3rd generationDurban Poison
- ParentsAfghani Indica Kush
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ParentsMexican Sativa
Editorial profile
Top Dawg in detail
Origin & classification
Top Dawg is a sativa-dominant strain from Afghani Indica Kush. With up to 19 % THC, its THC levels are in the solid mid-range. CBD is also visible in the profile at up to 1,2 %.
Aroma & flavour
In terms of aroma, Top Dawg is primarily pineapple-like. Caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene complement this impression and give the profile additional depth.
Terpene profile
Top Dawg is generally described as relaxing in terms of its effects. Overall, the strain therefore leans more towards a calmer, more physical direction.
Effect tendency
Top Dawg is therefore particularly interesting for anyone looking for precisely this combination of genetics, aroma and effects.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
Top Dawg is more suited to people who place greater emphasis on calmness, depth and physicality in a strain.
Further classification
What matters here is less a single effect than the calm, full overall impression.
Further classification
In terms of aroma, Top Dawg is pineapple-like. With up to 19 % THC, Top Dawg falls into the mid-range to clearly perceptible range. CBD is also visibly represented in the profile at up to 1,2 %. The effect profile reads as calmer and more physical: relaxing. For Top Dawg, the aroma is not merely an addition, but a central part of the strain’s identity. Myrcene, caryophyllene and limonene suggest a blend of a soft base, spicy depth and a fresher top note in Top Dawg. The effect profile of Top Dawg is less geared towards activity and more towards a calmer, heavier overall impression. This keeps Top Dawg interesting for comparisons in which effects and aroma should be considered equally. Within the strain spectrum, it leans more towards the lively, head-focused side. Top Dawg therefore remains a sativa-dominant strain whose appeal lies primarily in the interplay of its existing characteristics.
Further classification
Overall, what remains most noticeable is the calmer, more physical character, rather than a loud or nervous impression.
Further classification
Anyone wishing to compare Top Dawg with similar strains should focus primarily on the aromatic profile with pineapple-like notes, the described effects such as relaxing, and the cannabinoid range of up to 19 % THC. This combination makes the profile more tangible than mere keywords or isolated THC figures.
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Frequently asked questions about Top Dawg
What type of strain is Top Dawg?
We list Top Dawg as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent lineage Mexican Sativa × Afghani Indica Kush.
What genetics are behind Top Dawg?
The parent lineage of Top Dawg is Mexican Sativa × Afghani Indica Kush.
What does Top Dawg smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Top Dawg is primarily pineapple-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.
Which terpenes are associated with Top Dawg?
Top Dawg’s profile features caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene. They complement the described aromatic profile.
What effect tendency does Top Dawg have?
We primarily describe Top Dawg as relaxing. Effects are subjective and are not a medical promise.
How high is Top Dawg’s THC content?
A THC level of 19 % is stated for Top Dawg. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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