ManMade Kennels Marks 20th Anniversary with Six-Location Operation Spanning U.S. and Europe.

Built across 22 years of military relocations, ManMade Kennels marks its 20th anniversary with operations now spanning two continents.

CHICKASHA, OK, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ManMade Kennels, an XL American Bully and American Pit Bull Terrier breeding program founded in 2006 by Air Force veteran Eddie Perez and his wife, Sarah, is marking its 20th anniversary this year with operations across six locations in the United States and Europe, a milestone the couple built largely while on active military duty.

The program's origins trace back to a single blue-nose puppy and a breeding standard the Perez family carried through more than two decades of military life. Duty stations in Mississippi, Honduras, Japan, and Delaware meant frequent relocations, but each move marked a new chapter rather than a new beginning. By the time Eddie Perez completed 22 years of Air Force service and the family received their final assignment to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, ManMade Kennels had already established itself as a recognized name in the XL American Bully community nationwide.

The family subsequently acquired a large-acreage ranch in Chickasha, Oklahoma, which now serves as the program's permanent headquarters and primary breeding facility.

A Dual-Registered Program with Two Decades of Bloodline Development.
ManMade Kennels holds dual registration with the American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC) and the United Kennel Club (UKC), operating across both the XL American Bully and the original American Pit Bull Terrier breed lines, a dual legacy that reflects the program's continuity through shifting breed standards over twenty years.

Among the renown XL pitbull dogs produced through the program is King Leonidas Jr., a 150-pound XXL red-nose male and grandson of King Leonidas Sr., a dog recognized within the breed community as the World's Largest American Bully. Other notable XL bullies from the program include Beyonce, a blue nose female who has drawn significant attention within breed competition circles, and Zombie, a 105-pound champagne female and direct descendant of King Leonidas Sr. The program has also produced Black Panther Prada, another widely recognized animal within the XL American Bully community.

The ManMade Kennels Team
ManMade Kennels operates with a multi-person team across its U.S. and European locations. Sarah Perez manages daily kennel operations, overseeing structural evaluation and temperament development for all dogs and litters produced by the program. She also serves as the primary host of the ManMade YouTube channel, which has grown to more than 100,000 subscribers and features over 500 videos focused on breeding education, structural evaluation, and responsible dog ownership.

Eddie Perez leads the program's broader educational mission, producing content aimed at aspiring breeders and dog owners seeking guidance on ethical breeding practices, an effort he has described as a natural extension of the integrity he upheld during military service.

The wider team includes Jack, who contributes to long-term bloodline vision and generational breeding planning; Mike, who serves as the program's pedigree architect, driving strategic pairings designed to advance the bloodlines without compromising structural integrity; and Scott, who specializes in structural refinement and multi-generation consistency across litters. Ray leads the program's mentorship and owner development efforts, working directly with families and aspiring breeders who acquire dogs from the program. Mark heads ManMade Kennels Europe, overseeing the program's international expansion.

Twenty Years and a Long-Term Vision
The Perez family has publicly stated their intention to build ManMade Kennels into a 100-year program; one designed to outlast its founders through the team, standards, and bloodlines currently in place. The 20th anniversary represents, in their framing, not a conclusion but the foundation on which the next phase of the program will be built.

About ManMade Kennels
ManMade Kennels was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Chickasha, Oklahoma. For more information, visit www.manmadekennels.com.

Isaac Mwendwa
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