DRP Founders Biography

THEY'RE NOT JUST DOGS, THEY'RE A WAY OF LIFE

Shining a new spotlight on the vastly misunderstood and inaccurately stigmatized nature of Pit Bulls.

Leaders of the Pack

During the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Sayuri—the widely recognized Brandy the Pitbull from Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood—was the recipient of the Wamiz Palm Dog Award for Best Canine Performance, an honor accepted personally by Tarantino himself. Not only did Sayuri reveal herself as an attractive, award-worthy co-star to Brad Pitt's stunt double sidekick, she also demonstrated through her build and temperament exactly why she was chosen for the part. Because of Sayuri's standout performance, the Wamiz Palm Dog Award came back to the United States. Born and raised on the East Coast, this famous Pit Bull came to the screen by way of Matt Klosowski, a professional breeder well known for his dedication to the breed.

Born in Claymont, Delaware, a division of the city of Wilmington, thirty-seven-year-old Matt Klosowski evolved through a series of life trials and tribulations, rising to become a quintessential serial entrepreneur. As the founder of multiple Delaware-based businesses, Matt is a hard-working family man who gives immense time to his various ventures. His dedication to both family and business is a massive commitment, making his notable endurance to give what remains to the professional breeding and raising of Pit Bulls nothing short of a true life passion—something he has devoted himself to over the course of the past 20 years.

Working relentlessly to erase the negative stigma given to Pit Bulls and dog breeding in general, Matt applies strategic, highly considered methods to raising movie-quality Pit Bulls. He employs advanced techniques, utilizing canine psychology and paying close attention to the lineage and natural considerations of his dogs—an approach he refers to as meticulous selective breeding. This involves deep attention to detail in dietary needs, den construction, and strict behavioral training to ensure the dogs are exceptionally well-bred and raised.

A Meticulous Lifestyle
Breeding Pit Bulls so precisely represents much more of a lifestyle to Matt than a mere pastime. Because he is so passionate about his work, he produces such high-quality dogs that several hundred families have traveled from throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe to offer them homes.

However, finding a home is a rigorous process. Matt utilizes a highly methodical selection process when choosing the right family for each Pit Bull he raises. He ensures that prospective owners possess a strong education about the breed and can provide a confident, structured presence in the home—a necessity when raising such a strong-willed dog. While these affectionate animals can demonstrate tremendous tenderness, their response to clear, confident leadership is vital, a trait that Matt embodies and instills throughout his training.

Overcoming Challenges
Matt has poured an extended level of sacrifice and commitment into raising Pit Bulls professionally, never relenting on his standards of care even when weak financial markets and slow economic times threatened his businesses. Though times have been tough, capitulation was never an option. Matt has remained the anchor for his businesses, his breeding practice, and his family of four teenagers.

When challenging phases of life arrive, Matt believes that staying focused on what you love keeps you engaged. Without relenting, he continues to push through hardships, enduring in his pursuit of ethical breeding and the positive re-branding of a breed he holds so close to his heart.

It is because of Matt's strict attention to detail and commitment to his dogs that he was able to raise the sought-after Sayuri for her role in the Quentin Tarantino film, which has grossed over $420 million worldwide. In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Sayuri showed the world the ultimate epitome of what many hope for in a canine companion: a loving, protective nature, balanced with a readiness to defend when called upon. The credit for raising and training Sayuri belongs to a breeder who makes it his life's work to show the world the true, noble nature of the Pit Bull.

During the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Sayuri—the widely recognized Brandy the Pitbull from Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood—was the recipient of the Wamiz Palm Dog Award for Best Canine Performance, an honor accepted personally by Tarantino himself. Not only did Sayuri reveal herself as an attractive, award-worthy co-star to Brad Pitt's stunt double sidekick, she also demonstrated through her build and temperament exactly why she was chosen for the part. Because of Sayuri's standout performance, the Wamiz Palm Dog Award came back to the United States. Born and raised on the East Coast, this famous Pit Bull came to the screen by way of Matt Klosowski, a professional breeder well known for his dedication to the breed.

Born in Claymont, Delaware, a division of the city of Wilmington, thirty-seven-year-old Matt Klosowski evolved through a series of life trials and tribulations, rising to become a quintessential serial entrepreneur. As the founder of multiple Delaware-based businesses, Matt is a hard-working family man who gives immense time to his various ventures. His dedication to both family and business is a massive commitment, making his notable endurance to give what remains to the professional breeding and raising of Pit Bulls nothing short of a true life passion—something he has devoted himself to over the course of the past 20 years.

Working relentlessly to erase the negative stigma given to Pit Bulls and dog breeding in general, Matt applies strategic, highly considered methods to raising movie-quality Pit Bulls. He employs advanced techniques, utilizing canine psychology and paying close attention to the lineage and natural considerations of his dogs—an approach he refers to as meticulous selective breeding. This involves deep attention to detail in dietary needs, den construction, and strict behavioral training to ensure the dogs are exceptionally well-bred and raised.

A Meticulous Lifestyle
Breeding Pit Bulls so precisely represents much more of a lifestyle to Matt than a mere pastime. Because he is so passionate about his work, he produces such high-quality dogs that several hundred families have traveled from throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe to offer them homes.

However, finding a home is a rigorous process. Matt utilizes a highly methodical selection process when choosing the right family for each Pit Bull he raises. He ensures that prospective owners possess a strong education about the breed and can provide a confident, structured presence in the home—a necessity when raising such a strong-willed dog. While these affectionate animals can demonstrate tremendous tenderness, their response to clear, confident leadership is vital, a trait that Matt embodies and instills throughout his training.

Overcoming Challenges
Matt has poured an extended level of sacrifice and commitment into raising Pit Bulls professionally, never relenting on his standards of care even when weak financial markets and slow economic times threatened his businesses. Though times have been tough, capitulation was never an option. Matt has remained the anchor for his businesses, his breeding practice, and his family of four teenagers.

When challenging phases of life arrive, Matt believes that staying focused on what you love keeps you engaged. Without relenting, he continues to push through hardships, enduring in his pursuit of ethical breeding and the positive re-branding of a breed he holds so close to his heart.

It is because of Matt's strict attention to detail and commitment to his dogs that he was able to raise the sought-after Sayuri for her role in the Quentin Tarantino film, which has grossed over $420 million worldwide. In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Sayuri showed the world the ultimate epitome of what many hope for in a canine companion: a loving, protective nature, balanced with a readiness to defend when called upon. The credit for raising and training Sayuri belongs to a breeder who makes it his life's work to show the world the true, noble nature of the Pit Bull.