ManMade Kennels expands into a three-breed network across the U.S. and Europe

ManMade Kennels is marking 20 years by growing from an Oklahoma bully breeder into a multi-location network with teams in California and the Netherlands. The expansion puts health-focused French Bulldog and Old English Bulldog breeding alongside the kennel’s XL American Bully program, with puppies now reaching buyers worldwide. Why it matters: - ManMade Kennels is moving beyond a single-breed operation and into a broader breeding network across two continents. - The expansion puts a stronger emphasis on structure, health and genetic screening in breeds where appearance-driven breeding has raised welfare concerns. - The kennel now serves buyers in the U.S. and abroad, including Europe, Asia and the Middle East. What happened: - ManMade Kennels marked its 20th year after being founded in 2006 by Edward and Sarah Perez in Chickasha, Oklahoma. - The original kennel built its name breeding XL American Bullies and pitbulls. - Partner teams now operate under the ManMade Kennels name in California and the Netherlands. - Ray Rivera Sr. and Ray Rivera Jr. run ManMade Kennels West Coast in the Bay Area, breeding rare-colored French Bulldogs alongside XL American Bullies. - Mark and Moniek de Regt run ManMade Kennels Europe in Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands, breeding French Bulldogs and Old English Bulldogs. The details: - The European program focuses entirely on Old English Bulldogs and French Bulldogs. - The de Regts built their program around addressing brachycephalic health issues linked to short-muzzled breeds. - French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs can suffer breathing difficulty because of compressed airways, especially in heat or after exertion. - The Netherlands has restricted some short-muzzled breeding in recent years because of welfare concerns. - ManMade Europe breeds French Bulldogs selected for longer muzzles and Old English Bulldogs developed to be sounder than traditional flat-faced English Bulldogs. - The dogs are bred for longer noses, stronger backs and a structure meant to support normal movement and breathing. - The Bay Area program also emphasizes health testing, including full health panels and clear genetic testing. - Ray Rivera Jr. has also become known for rare-colored French Bulldogs, including a Merle and Isabella-patterned dog named Gracie. - ManMade Kennels now ships puppies across the United States and to international buyers in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and other regions. - The kennel says each location brings its own specialty under one shared brand. - ManMade Kennels released an anthem to commemorate its 20-year history, and the track is available on the kennel’s YouTube channel. - More information is available at ManMadeKennels.com . Between the lines: - The network appears designed to pair marketable traits, like rare coloring, with a more health-forward pitch that responds to scrutiny around flat-faced breeds. - The European branch is positioning itself against exaggerated breeding standards by framing soundness as the core of the program. - The multi-continent structure also gives ManMade Kennels a way to diversify its brand beyond the Oklahoma foundation. What’s next: - ManMade Kennels is likely to keep scaling through its breeder network while maintaining separate specialties by location. - The 20-year milestone and new anthem suggest the company is using its anniversary to reinforce brand identity and long-term positioning. - The kennel’s international shipping footprint indicates continued demand beyond the U.S. market. The bottom line: - ManMade Kennels has evolved from an Oklahoma bully breeder into a globalized network built around three breeds, health-focused breeding and a broader commercial reach.