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I don't want ANY dogs to suffer or be euthanized while healthy. And most people wouldn't have a clue how to evaluate the health, soundness, and genuine pedigree of a puppy they're considering purchasing. Even most vets wouldn't be able to identify a lot of the common problems in a young puppy. And the irresponsible breeders count on this -- all puppies are cute and loveable, and most people looking for a pet don't approach a litter of pups with a scientific checklist and a plan to analyse the pups for technical soundness. Determining whether a young puppy is actually "purebred" is utterly impossible for anyone, if the puppy is at least mostly descended from the claimed breed.

I'm not talking about euthanasia, I'm saying purebred dogs are a good thing in this world and the best way for future generations to enjoy them is to support the responsible breeders and not lump them in with puppy mills.

Most people can't evaluate health because it takes time and effort to educate yourself. I learned and I'm not the only one. As for vets identifying genetic diseases early, it's just not possible for a vet but it is possible for the buyer to know the health of the adult parents and grandparents. That some irresponsible breeders take advantage of people who take bringing a dog into the family too lightly is a given but nobody is forcing anyone to buy a dog. As for being able to tell if the dog is purebred...well lets just say that's that what sticking to reputable is all about. A breeder who sells crossbreds as purebreds would make his reputation toast.