If you’ve ever stepped into one of The Bulldog’s iconic Amsterdam venues, be it the original The Bulldog The First, the vibrant The Bulldog Palace, the rock ‘n’ roll-infused The Bulldog Rockshop, or the welcoming The Bulldog Hotel, you’ve likely thought: “How can I take a piece of this home with me?”
We’ve all wanted to bag up The Bulldog Amsterdam vibe in a smell-proof and take it home.
Well, now you can sort of do just that and buy the cannabis seeds online.
Introducing Henk’s Choice, a handpicked trio of cannabis strains by the man himself, Henk de Vries. He’s gone all George Foreman and found something so good, he’s put his name on it. Henk’s Choice are just seeds; they blend classic Amsterdam vibes and new school USA genetics. These strains are crafted so you can grow legends in your garden. Indoor. Outdoor. Doesn’t matter. These are coffee shop heroes through and through, but here’s why Henk chose these strains, and you probably should too.
Meet Henk de Vries: The Man with the Dog Behind The Bulldog Amsterdam
Henk de Vries is not just a name; he was at the forefront of a changing cannabis landscape. In 1975, he transformed his father’s old sex shop into The Bulldog Amsterdam, the world’s first cannabis coffeeshop.
His vision was simple: create a living room atmosphere where everyone felt welcome, a place to relax, talk, and enjoy quality cannabis in good company.
Henk’s rebellious spirit didn’t stop there. He turned a former police station into the Bulldog Palace. He opened a host of The Bulldogs across Amsterdam and in multiple worldwide locations. The Bulldog has gone from strength to strength and this year celebrates its 50th year. Here’s to Henk, time flies when you’re getting high!
Joris Pound Cake - Cannabis Seeds
The Bulldog Behind The Brand
Before there were coffeeshops, before the murals, merch, and mayhem, there was Joris. He was Henk de Vries’ beloved English Bulldog. Needing a name for his soon-to-be world’s first coffeeshop back in the 1970s, Henk looked down, saw that face, and thought: “That’s it.” Just like that, The Bulldog Amsterdam was born, and so was one of the most iconic logos in cannabis culture.
Joris wasn’t just a pet; he was the whole vibe. Loyal, solid, a bit cheeky, and hard to ignore. His picture still hangs in every Bulldog around the world, watching over joints, laughter, and the occasional tourist who forgets how potent Dutch cannabis is.
So when it came time to name a strain after the dog that started it all, it had to be something special. Enter: Joris Pound Cake. A bold, flavour-packed hybrid that will have you barking with joy.
This strain mixes London Pound Cake, Kush Mintz, and Pure Afghani, which means it’s bringing the creamy, sweet, minty goods with that classic Amsterdam heaviness underneath. It’s got presence. It’s got punch and will have you slavering just like its namesake, whether you’re a seasoned local or a wide-eyed first-timer.
This strain’s a personal pick for Henk for its flavour, its reliability, and let’s be honest, the name. It’s a proper tribute to the dog that built a coffeeshop empire. Grow it, roll it, spark it, all with a nod to the dog that started it all.
Joris Pound Cake
Price range: € 36,00 through € 55,00
You’d be barking to miss this… Joris Pound Cake is a tribute to the pooch that inspired an empire and one of the best hybrid cannabis strains out there. Joris was the dog that started it all. By now, anyone familiar with The Bulldog story will know that our founder, Henk De Vries, was inspired to name The Bulldog after his beloved pet dog, Joris.
The Bulldog Cookies - Cannabis Seeds
Classic Amsterdam with a New School Twist
You don’t build a cannabis empire without knowing what people actually want to smoke. And Henk? He’s been listening for nearly 50 years. One thing that keeps coming up, both in the coffeeshops and behind the scenes, is this craving for the sweetness of cannabis strains. Wave after wave, hybrid after hybrid came our way, but The Bulldog Seeds wanted to take some time and let Henk do his thing: Enter The Bulldog Cookies.
This strain is 95% indica, but don’t let that fool you. It’s not about getting so loose you find the crevice of your sofa. It’s about slowing things down just enough to enjoy whatever or whoever is in front of you. It’s dam tasty too. Sweet, earthy, and a bit nutty. A bit like Amsterdam itself on a quiet Tuesday night.
The Bulldog Cookies
Price range: € 36,00 through € 55,00
Le chien mange le cookie… The Bulldog Cookies is a well-balanced sativa hybrid with all the characteristics of a classic cookie strain and plenty of unique features that make it one of the rarest phenotypes in the TB Seeds collection.
Why did it make the cut?
Because it captures both sides of The Bulldog. It’s grounded, old-school, and reliable, but it still has that Cali-style flair that’s been creeping onto Amsterdam menus. It’s what you roll when you want something social, chill, and capable of shutting down an overactive brain.
Grow-wise, it’s solid. Easy to manage, responds well indoors and out, and flowers in under 9 weeks. It’s the kind of plant that doesn’t cause drama; it just produces big, frosty flowers and delivers a mellow buzz that lingers in all the right ways.
Henk picked this one for the same reason he opened the world’s first coffeeshop: people deserve quality, without the nonsense. The Bulldog Cookies don’t shout. It sparkles, and you will see it outshine everything in your grow room if you grow it.
TB Amnesia – Cannabis Seeds
The Haze That Doesn’t Forget Where It Came From
Ask anyone who knows their way around an Amsterdam coffeeshop menu, and they’ll tell you: Amnesia Haze is royalty. It’s sparked deep thoughts, loud debates, and more than a few wrong turns down the canal paths. Henk knows this. For decades, he’s watched customers fall in love with that energetic, cerebral high.
And when The Bulldog Seeds team decided to develop their own version, Henk wanted it dialled in with proper Amsterdam power and a The Bulldog twist. Alas, TB Amnesia.
This strain is a 70% sativa hybrid, bred for flavour, potency, and that trademark head high. You get those familiar citrus notes with a peppery finish and a full-on terp bouquet for which Amnesia strains are famous. It’s electric, euphoric, and great for anyone who likes their thoughts turned up to maximum volume.
TB Amnesia - Feminized
Price range: € 25,00 through € 37,00
What’s your name again….? The Bulldog Amnesia is a specially selected cut of one of the finest Amnesia phenotypes. TB Amnesia is rich with classic Amnesia traits, proving popular with those looking for an easy plant to grow that will produce a high yield.
Why did Henk choose it?
Because it’s a love letter to the Dutch Haze legacy. It’s the same kind of high that built The Bulldog Amsterdam’s reputation one wide-eyed tourist at a time. TB Amnesia is the coffeeshop experience in full swing: energy, laughter, music, ideas. It’s for growers who don’t just want to chill, they want to rush, push and forget where they are.
TB Amnesia isn’t just something you smoke, it hits you like a speeding train. Highs, lows, speed, power and nothing but thrills. When growing, you can expect taller plants and a slightly longer flowering time (9–10 weeks), but it’s worth the wait. This one doesn’t just belong in your garden; it belongs with the all-time classic cannabis strains.
Now if you’re the kind of person who lights up and gets into a conversation about the meaning of life (or, like, what happens to all abandoned bikes in Amsterdam). In that case, TB Amnesia is the cannabis seed for you.
Ready to Grow Like a Legend?
Henk didn’t just help build Amsterdam’s cannabis scene, he helped shape global cannabis culture. And now, with Henk’s Choice, you can carry that legacy into your own grow space. These aren’t hype strains or trendy names. They’re coffeeshop-tested, The Bulldog Amsterdam-approved, and rooted in 50 years of knowing what makes great cannabis… well, great.
So whether you’re after the sweet nostalgia with modern potency with Joris Pound Cake, the mellow glow of The Bulldog Cookies, or the dam-fuel head rush of TB Amnesia, there’s one thing you should know: Henk picked these strains for a reason.
Shop Henk’s Choice now at thebulldogseeds.com and bring a little piece of The Bulldog Amsterdam history home, one legendary plant at a time.
They’ve been tried, tested, and toked by the man who built the blueprint. Now it’s your turn.
Your grow, your legend
