Alien Dawg: The Chemical Abduction
Alien Dawg: The Chemical Abduction
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (70% Indica / 30% Sativa)
Breeder: Alien Genetics (Obsoul33t)
Lineage: Chemdawg D x Alien Technology
Famous Offspring: The father of Alien Cookies (and grandfather of MAC 1)
THC Content: 18% – 24% (Hits harder than the numbers suggest)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Humulene
Key Effects: Mental Spaciness, Heavy Sedation, Sensory Enhancement, "Stone" vs. High
In the pantheon of "Gas" strains, Alien Dawg (often spelled Alien Dog) is the heavy artillery.
While modern smokers might know it better as the grandfather of MAC 1, Alien Dawg is a legend in its own right. It represents a pivotal moment in breeding history: the collision of the most famous American strain (Chemdawg) with a rare, unadulterated landrace from Afghanistan (Alien Technology).
The result is a strain that feels exactly like its name implies. It offers the biting, chemical potency of the "Dawg" family, mixed with a heavy, otherworldly "Alien" sedation that makes you feel like you’ve left the planet. It is pungent, aggressive, and undeniably potent—a throwback to an era when weed was bred for raw power rather than fruity flavor.
History and Lineage: East Coast Meets The Middle East
Alien Dawg is a perfect example of "Hybrid Vigor"—the biological boost that comes from crossing two genetically distinct parents.
The Mother (Chemdawg d): The matriarch of the diesel family. Sourced from the Grateful Dead tour circuit in the 90s, Chemdawg is famous for its racy cerebral effects and overpowering smell of fuel.
The Father (Alien Technology): As the story goes, a US soldier brought these seeds back from a village in Afghanistan. It is a pure, squat, incredibly resinous Indica landrace. It provides the density and the sedative "hash" effects.
The Legacy: This cross created the backbone of the "Alien" family. By stabilizing the lanky, unpredictable Chemdawg with the stout Alien Tech, breeders created a plant that grew better, yielded more, and produced a stone that was deeper and more narcotic than the original Chem.
Terpene Profile: Ammonia and Old Earth
This is not a strain for discreet smoking. Alien Dawg has a "loud" terpene profile that can permeate walls.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Gas): The primary note. It gives the strain that spicy, nose-tickling diesel quality that Chem lovers crave.
Myrcene (The Musk): Derived from the Afghan father, this adds a heavy layer of damp earth and herbal musk.
Humulene (The Hops): A woody, bitter note that adds complexity and contributes to the strain's appetite-suppressing (or sometimes stimulating) qualities.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is harsh and pungent. Expect notes of ammonia, blue cheese, diesel fuel, and damp soil. It smells like a mechanic's shop in the middle of a forest.
The Smoke: The smoke is thick and expansive in the lungs. The flavor is sour chem, pine, and spicy hash, leaving a bitter but pleasant aftertaste.
Strain Effects: The Space Walk
The high from Alien Dawg is distinct because it attacks both the mind and body simultaneously, but in different ways.
The Experience
The Launch: The Chemdawg genetics hit first. You feel a pressure behind the eyes and a "zooming" mental sensation. Sounds may echo; lights may look brighter. It is distinctly psychedelic.
The Drift: Unlike a pure Sativa, this mental energy doesn't make you want to clean the house. It makes you spacey. You might find yourself staring at a wall, lost in thought.
The Gravity: About 30 minutes in, the Alien Tech takes over. A crushing wave of relaxation moves through the shoulders and back.
The Lock: If you smoke enough, you are grounded. It is a classic "stoned" feeling where moving feels like too much effort.
Best For: Stargazing, listening to complex music, deep meditation, and treating insomnia.
Medical Benefits
Alien Dawg is a heavy-duty medicinal strain, often prescribed for conditions that require strong sedation.
Insomnia: It is widely regarded as one of the best sleep aids in the Chem lineage. The comedown is almost guaranteed to induce a nap.
Chronic Pain: The combination of high THC and the "numbing" body stone makes it excellent for arthritis and muscle spasms.
Stress & PTSD: The "spacey" mental effect helps disconnect patients from traumatic thoughts or daily stressors.
Nausea: The sour, chem flavor profile is surprisingly effective at settling stomachs.
Growing Alien Dawg: The Resinous Bush
Alien Dawg is a favorite among growers because it fixes the structural problems of Chemdawg.
Growth Structure
The Stature: While Chemdawg is lanky and vine-like, Alien Dawg grows shorter and bushier thanks to the Afghan influence. It is much easier to manage indoors.
The Smell: Warning—this plant reeks during flowering. You need a top-tier air filtration system.
The Buds: They are light green, extremely dense, and covered in rust-colored hairs. The trichome production is elite.
Flowering Time: It finishes relatively quickly, usually in 8 to 9 weeks.
Yield: Moderate to High.
Grower’s Tip: This strain loves Magnesium. Keep an eye on the leaves; if the veins stay green but the leaf turns yellow (interveinal chlorosis), boost your Cal-Mag dosage immediately.
Final Verdict: The Heavy Chem
Alien Dawg is a strain for the purist. It strips away the cookies and the fruit and the candy, leaving you with raw, unadulterated cannabis power. It bridges the gap between the racy energy of the West Coast and the deep relaxation of the Middle East. If you are looking for a strain that tastes like fuel and hits like a sedative, this is the dog you want in your fight.
You should choose Alien Dawg if:
You are a fan of Chemdawg or Sour Diesel but want more body relaxation.
You want to experience the "Grandfather" of the MAC lineage.
You suffer from high tolerance and need something potent.
You appreciate savory, gassy, and earthy flavors.
Score: 9.2/10 (The Chemical Abduction)