Athene Dog
Also known as: Athena Dog
Athene Dog Strain Overview
Athene Dog is an indica-dominant hybrid developed by BioVortex, created from crossing Athene Sour Kush II and Black Dog BX4. This strain represents the culmination of decades of selective breeding work, with its Athene lineage tracing back to BioVortex's original work beginning in 1996. The Athene parent was selected from outstanding flowers collected in 1996 and was later crossed with various strains to create the powerful Athene Sour Kush II phenotype, which tested above 29% THC in 2013, a remarkably high level for that time period. The Black Dog component brings the genetic influence of Blackberry Kush and Emerald Headband, contributing to the strain's complex berry and fuel characteristics.
The strain exhibits indica-dominant growth patterns with beautiful large leaves and vigorous structure, producing dense, frosty flowers with particularly large trichomes. Athene Dog has become a cornerstone breeding stock for Equilibrium Genetics, who use it as the male parent in their F1 hybrid collection including crosses like Alien Athene and Ice Dog. The strain demonstrates excellent resistance to powdery mildew and rot, making it valuable for both cultivation and breeding programs. Its terpene profile includes prominent notes of lemon butter and pepper, with some expressions showing bright peppery butter characteristics with thick kush fuel undertones.
Athene Dog Strain Effects
Athene Dog Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from anxiety
- May help with insomnia
- Often used for pain management
- Reported to help with PTSD symptoms
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Athene Dog Strain Possible Negative Effects
Athene Dog Strain Growing Information
Athene Dog is suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation with excellent disease resistance, particularly to powdery mildew and rot. The strain exhibits vigorous growth with beautiful large leaves and fast development. Indoor flowering time is approximately 9 weeks, with outdoor plants typically ready by mid-October. The plant structure is well-balanced with dense, frosty flowers featuring particularly large trichomes. Growers report strong resin production making it excellent for hash making. The strain shows good drought resistance and performs well in various growing conditions. Difficulty level is considered moderate to easy due to its natural resistance to common cultivation issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Athene Dog make you feel?
Athene Dog is known to produce the following effects:
- Relaxed: 85%
- Body High: 80%
- Euphoric: 75%
- Sleepy: 70%
- Cerebral: 60%
What are the positive effects of Athene Dog?
Athene Dog has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from anxiety
- May help with insomnia
- Often used for pain management
- Reported to help with PTSD symptoms
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of Athene Dog?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible couch-lock in higher doses
What does Athene Dog taste like?
Athene Dog has the following flavor profile:
- Butter
- Earthy
- Fuel
- Kush
- Lemon
- Pepper