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 typeWhy temperament should never be compromisedWhy breeders must be their own toughest criticsHow shrinking gene pools are changing breeding decisionsThe advice Bob believes every aspiring breeder needs to hearIt’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 BobThis 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