Meet Robert Urban: Master Breeder of Foxfire Black and Tan Coonhounds

**Robert Urban** of *Foxfire Black and Tan Coonhounds* knows that great breeders build more than winning dogs. They build a kennel with a type, a philosophy, and a legacy. In this episode, Bob shares the lessons behind decades of breeding, showing, and working with Black and Tans, from the breed-founding mentors who shaped him to the dogs that defined Foxfire. **You’ll hear:** - How Foxfire developed a recognizable breed type - Why temperament should never be compromised - Why breeders must be their own toughest critics - How shrinking gene pools are changing breeding decisions - The advice Bob believes every aspiring breeder needs to hear It’s a candid conversation about breeding with purpose, learning from every litter, and making the hard decisions that create a lasting program. ▶️ Watch the full episode and discover the story and philosophy behind Foxfire. **Timestamps:** (00:00) The realities of breeding (02:15) Getting started in dogs (07:30) Mentors who shaped Bob (12:21) Early breeding challenges (15:22) Building the Foxfire bloodline (17:25) Pedigrees and genetic diversity (19:40) The Foxfire ideal (22:24) Show dogs that can work (26:10) The dogs that built Foxfire (33:21) Today’s breeding challenges (36:27) Why breeders need to collaborate (39:25) How Bob’s breeding evolved (40:20) Be your own worst critic (44:24) What breeders should prioritize (46:27) The Foxfire legacy (48:08) Bob’s advice for breeders (50:52) Breeders Bob admires (52:00) Where to find Bob **This episode is brought to you by:** **EZWhelp —** https://www.ezwhelp.com/ **Take Our Quiz:** Build Your Whelping Setup in 60 Seconds **With additional support from:** **Ororo —** https://www.ororowear.com/ **Cherrybrook Pet Supplies —** https://www.cherrybrook.com/ **Revival Animal Health —** https://www.revivalanimal.com/ #PurebredDogs #BetterBreederChronicles #PreservationBreeder #ConservationBreeder #AKCDogShows #BestInShow #BreedStandards #MasterBreeders #BlackAndTanCoonhound #FoxfireCoonhounds #BobUrban #FoxfireBlackAndTanCoonhounds #CoonhoundBreeder