I know this is late, but.....EXCELLENT point. All they need do is be small and "look pretty", literally - if you think that's pretty.
So, let's remove all "lap dogs" from competition and recognition, since they have no performance requirement - including how their bodies are shaped. The only thing is a height/weight requirement.
Problem with AKC is EVERYONE emphasizes the conformation, and does nothing else. And conformation can be abused to fit the ridiculous notions of the petty power elite (as it has been in GS), even with a reasonable standard.
Like most broad brush statements, yours is false.
susie