"Even so, all the AKC does is keep records of the Stud Book and they sanction dog events such as shows, obedience trials, field (bird dog and hound) trials, etc. The AKC is not breeding 2 dogs that create genetically problematic pups, that's done by ignorant or dishonest breeders.
Fault the greedy, unethical breeders that use the AKC, not the organization. The responsible breeders that use AKC try and eliminate genetic problems. The AKC is not a police organization, nor can it pass laws."
Nice to give the AKC a pass. The problem is they parade around like they are so great at making great dogs. They are not. They do NOTHING to stop bad breeding. Obviously they would have no LEGAL standing - but they WOULD be able to greatly curtail the bad breeding by being STRICT both in shows and in breeding.
The Verien fur Deutsche Schaferhunde (SV - German Shepherd Club, in Germany) is EXTREMELY strict. Not that I don't suspect they are corrupt, or perfect (Lord knows that's no longer true), but their rules are practically from cradle to grave. Their shows are set up so character and work is most important and must be tested - conformation is secondary and comes later after passing the initial stuff. Only dogs who grade to so much level can have their pups registered. That cuts down real fast on how many poor dogs can get thru.
AKC - nor any other all-breed or breed org here - has nothing like this. Nor do they even do much about checking out people whose operations and practices have been alerted.
> Nor do they even do much about checking out people whose operations and practices have been alerted.<
As I said, it's a registry, and doesn't have police powers. AKC is not perfect, and, for what it's worth, as far as temperament goes, any dog that attacks a human on show grounds is disqualified, and if it attacks a dog it can also be severely sanctioned.
AKC is doing more with requiring DNA testing and microchipping, and it does inspect kennels of large breeders.
However, I suppose that in America, a buyer is expected to be pro-active, in requiring proof of OFA, CERF clearances and temperament test certifications on his prospective puppy's parents. If you don't go out and buy a pup on impulse from a pet shop, you can find pups whose breeders can provide documentation that rivals German bred dogs. If you buy a dog from a back yard breeder, you get exactly what you deserve.