RowenFire Kennels

RowenFire Kennels Fanning the flames of excellence, one paw at a time. Named in tribute to Rowena, our heart dog, we prioritize health, temperament & conformation.

We're dedicated to raising exceptional companions & preserving breed excellence.

11/16/2025

We’ll be handing out free pet supplies to families in need β€” come stop by, say hello, and pick up what your furry friends may need. πŸ’›

πŸ“… November 18th
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
πŸ“ Robert A. Lee Rec Center

We’re looking forward to connecting with you and helping keep pets happy, healthy, and home. πŸ’•πŸΆπŸ±

09/07/2025
08/24/2025
These are the win photos I have for now but we are up to 7 points! 1 major for 3 points and 4 points won separately. Mas...
08/08/2025

These are the win photos I have for now but we are up to 7 points! 1 major for 3 points and 4 points won separately. Massive thanks to her breeder for not only handling her to gain these points but also producing her and blessing her into our home. We are all extremely proud of Sarabi and cant wait to bring her home in the next few days!

Per our last post..  we got a Basenji ✨️ her name is Sarabi.(yes, from the Lion king- simbas mother.)We're very excited ...
06/03/2025

Per our last post.. we got a Basenji ✨️ her name is Sarabi.(yes, from the Lion king- simbas mother.)

We're very excited to start her show career and see where it takes us! Stay tuned for updated posts πŸ’œ

Let's play a game 🀑 Name the dog breed πŸ•Her name is Sarabi from the Lion King (it's also a hint to her breed 😏)
03/30/2025

Let's play a game 🀑

Name the dog breed πŸ•

Her name is Sarabi from the Lion King (it's also a hint to her breed 😏)

This is a very difficult post for me to make. Rowena was due September 30th. She went into labor a week early and gave b...
10/10/2024

This is a very difficult post for me to make.

Rowena was due September 30th. She went into labor a week early and gave birth September 23rd. We had quite the litter of puppies which myself, the stud owner, and the vet we saw agreed must have been too much for her body to handle and why she miscarried.

A week after, she was lame in a back leg. We called the vet they told us 3 days tops if she doesn't put weight on it to come in. On the 3rd morning she thankfully was walking (with a limp) on it. Since she had had her pups, she was back to eating normally and drinking normal. Vet gave us the all clear.

Fast forward another week, I get home from work and my husband tells me Rowenas been a little off today with some small whines. Upon checking her and switching her around to outside and back inside again as she was on crate rest , everything seemed fine. Maybe a bit more down but nothing that was a red flag in my book. By 4am Tuesday morning when we woke to start our work day, we noticed Rowena was whining a bit more. I told AJ I'll take her to the vet today, something apparently is wrong that we can't see. I even called the emergency vet to discuss with them and they told me to wait for my regular vet.

We saw the vet at 1045am. The vet notified us that her heart had a arrhythmia and she was severely anemic. That she was in such pain but hardly showing it. She concluded that about half way thru her pregnancy when she really stopped eating/struggled to eat is when her body possibly started attacking itself due to the size of the litter and caused the miscarriage. Conclusion #2 is she during labor pinched a nerve (makes sense for the lame leg) and that caused the body to attack itself. She diagnosed it as idiopathic anemic. (Internal bleeding).

Because Rowena was such a strong girl and didn't show signs until it was too late, there was nothing we could do. We could only comfort her , say our good byes, and let her go. We are absolutely gutted and devasted as a family. Rowena was definitely my soul dog. I held her from her first breath until her last πŸ’œ

09/28/2024

Heartbroken Update,

We're devastated to share that Rowena went into labor a week early, and despite our best efforts, all the puppies didn't make it. Due to their prematurity, they were just too fragile.

As a family, we're gutted. Losing these little ones has left a huge void in our hearts. Rowena is doing okay physically, but we know she's mourning too.

We've decided not to breed Rowena again, prioritizing her health, happiness, and well-being above all.

We appreciate your love, support, and understanding during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, little ones. You may have been small, but your impact on our lives was immense.

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