Does the phrase "born and bred" usually connote a sense of pride and eminence in any way?
Solution 1:
I don't think it always has that connotation, but it's sometimes used in contexts that emphasize it. For instance, in the following exchange:
Are you from Yorkshire?
Yes, born and bred there.
The answer could have been a simple, neutral "Yes". Adding "born and bred" for emphasis often implies pride about it.
However, the pride doesn't always mean social superiority. A lower class person might be proud of being self-sufficient rather than being born with a silver spoon.