By Luke Sumpter

Animal Cookies has gained some serious traction in the world of weed. But what makes this cultivar so special? And what genetics did her breeders use to create her? Discover everything you need to know about Animal Cookies below.


If you’re a fan of cannabis genetics stemming from the United States—particularly the stoning and relaxing varieties—then you’re likely familiar with Animal Cookies. Also known as Animal Crackers, this indica-dominant hybrid has become widely popular within dispensaries, owing largely to her soothing effects and complex, but always enjoyable, flavour profile.

This strain hasn’t exactly dominated the competition circuit, but her popular parent strains already have large growerships, and many of these enthusiasts naturally flock to the offspring. With that said, Animal Cookies has several unique traits that win over growers and smokers based on individual merit alone.

Animal Cookies Strain
Animal Cookies Strain

The Genetic Background of Animal Cookies

So, which strains are behind Animal Cookies, anyway? Get to know Animal Cookies’ parents below:

  • Girl Scout Cookies: Being a descendant of Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) is enough to bulk up the growership of any strain. As the offspring of OG Kush and Durban Poison, GSC passed down desert-like flavours and impressive productivity to Animal Cookies.
  • Fire OG: Not all of Animal Cookies' attractive traits come from GSC. Her second parent strain, Fire OG, endowed the cultivar with additional potency, fruity flavours, and a tranquil high that is almost unmatched in its ability to catalyse the munchies.

Effects of Animal Cookies Weed

If you’ve blazed up GSC and/or Fire OG, you can expect to experience glimmers of their effects when you apply a flame to Animal Cookies flowers. Her high is physically stoning yet euphoric; you’ll experience a clear but elevated frame of mind, heavy eyelids, a surge in appetite, and the desire to recline. For this reason, Animal Cookies is perhaps best enjoyed in the evening, or whenever you can fully bask in its warm embrace.

On average, these buds produce a THC content of around 18%. However, providing the right environmental variables during growth can crank concentrations all the way up to 24%. Keep plants well-fed and illuminated to drive potency through the roof.

Animal Cookies Effects
Animal Cookies Effects

Flavour and Aroma of the Animal Cookies Strain

Animal Cookies' name lends an obvious clue toward her flavour profile. Think of a wholesome, sweet taste, but with a good helping of nuttiness and a bit of spice. A distinct sourness, brought about by earthy terpenes and sulphur compounds, both contrasts and complements her sugary side. It's definitely a mixed bag, but the flavour notes mingle together effortlessly to create something that is at once sweet and dank.

Animal Cookies is also exceptionally pungent; you’ll catch strong whiffs most of the way through the flowering phase every time you step foot in your grow tent or garden.

Animal Cookies’ Terpene Profile

A variety of phytochemical classes contribute to the flavours and aromas of Animal Cookies. However, volatile aromatic compounds called terpenes do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to lighting up the olfactory system. These molecules don’t just smell and taste good, but they join forces with THC and other cannabinoids to steer the direction of the high. The most abundant terpenes found in Animal Cookies include:

  • Caryophyllene: This terpene is one of the most common in cannabis. It lends a spicy and earthy flavour edge, and, interestingly, it directly targets CB2 receptors of the endocannabinoid system.
  • Limonene: Any guesses where this terpene gets its name? This zesty, citrusy compound makes smoking Animal Cookies a refreshing, lucid experience.
  • Myrcene: If you love stoning weed, then you have myrcene to thank. Alongside THC, this terpene largely contributes to the couch-lock effect of cannabis. Plus, it adds a certain fruitiness to the flavour profile.
Animal Cookies Taste
Animal Cookies Taste

Growing Animal Cookies: Tips and Cultivation Difficulties

Animal Cookies maintains a medium height during the growing cycle, making her suitable for smaller indoor and outdoor cultivation spaces. Provided you don’t live exceptionally far north or south, you’ll have success growing this variety outside. However, we suggest cultivating her in the confines of a greenhouse or polytunnel to guard her from excess rainfall that can cause mouldy buds.

Indoors, Animal Cookies will fit snugly into medium-sized tents. To maximise your bounty, top and train your plants early to promote the growth of a wider and more fruitful canopy.

Note that her dense growing pattern leaves Animal Cookies susceptible to mould in humid environments. To minimise the risk, conduct regular defoliation to open up the canopy and promote optimal airflow.

Descendants and Relatives of Animal Cookies

Animal Cookies caught the eyes and won the hearts of our breeders here at RQS. Inspired by this sweet and stoning strain, they harnessed her genetics to create some of the tastiest strains available today. Get to know these descendants below!

Apple Fritter

Our breeders combined Animal Cookies and Sour Apple to create Apple Fritter. This indica-dominant hybrid boasts an impressive THC content of 24% and delivers a creative and uplifting high. Enjoy tastes of candy and yields of up to 450g/m² and 500g/plant from indoor and outdoor plants respectively.

Apple Fritter
23_genetic background_1 Sour Apple x Animal Cookies
33_Yield indoors_1 400 - 450 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 80 - 120 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 10 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 24%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 40% Indica 60%
34_yield outdoor_1 450 - 500 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 120 - 150 cm
27_harvest period_1 Early October
22_Effect_1 Creative, Uplifting

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Apple Fritter Automatic

As the autoflowering version of Apple Fritter, Apple Fritter Automatic descends from Animal Cookies and Sour Apple Auto. A THC content of 23% makes her one of the most potent autoflowering varieties available. You’ll have your hands on a stash in no time as you watch her charge from shoot to harvest in as little as 11 weeks.

Apple Fritter Auto
23_genetic background_1 Sour Apple Auto x Animal Cookies
33_Yield indoors_1 400 - 450 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 60 - 100 cm
25_flowering time_1 8 - 10 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 23%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 35% Indica 60% Ruderalis 5%
34_yield outdoor_1 140 - 180 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 60 - 110 cm
27_harvest period_1 11 - 12 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Creative, Euphoric, Physically Relaxing

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Royal Cookies Automatic

As a half-sibling to Animal Cookies, Royal Cookies Automatic descends from Girl Scout Cookies and a high-performing ruderalis specimen. Her THC content of 18% and sweet terpenes synergise to deliver a euphoric high ideal for active days. Enjoy up to 450g/m² from indoor plants and 130–180g/plant from their outdoor counterparts.

Royal Cookies Auto
23_genetic background_1 Girl Scout Cookies x Ruderalis
33_Yield indoors_1 325 - 450 gr/m2
31_plant height outdoor_1 70 - 100 cm
25_flowering time_1 7 - 9 weeks
29_THC_1 THC: 18%
28_Type Blend_1 Sativa 20% Indica 60% Ruderalis 20%
34_yield outdoor_1 130 - 180 gr/plant
32_plant height outdoors_1 80 - 140 cm
27_harvest period_1 10 - 12 weeks after sprouting
22_Effect_1 Calming, Euphoric

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Animal Cookies: Sweet and Stoning

Animal Cookies descends from a legendary lineage that set her up for success from the get-go. This progeny of Girl Scout Cookies and Fire OG possesses the best traits from both of its esteemed parents. Stuff these buds into blunts and bong bowls if you want to experience a powerfully stoning high and deliciously dank and sugary tastes.

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

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support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

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Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

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Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

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On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

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