Again..the reason those dogs have issues is because they were neglected.
Breeders IMO add to the shelter problem you are talking about by bringing dogs into this world and selling them to anyone with cash.
I doubt most breeders screen their buyers.
A lot of these animals wind up neglected and living in shelters.
You've never been so micromanaged until you have tried to buy a dog from some breeders.
Really, I love your heart, but your perspective is all screwed up. You are going after selective breeders of valuable dogs as the problem when they aren't the source of all the dogs at the pound. Your neighbor who just neglects to spay or neuter hers is the problem.
Are you kidding? I could adopt a kid from China faster than I could buy a pup from a lot of breeders. Most breeders aren't in it for the money because there isn't any. Most do it for the love of the breed and are very careful people.
Hair - I know all dogs require training, that wasn't my point. Just that some behavior problems are beyond the skill level of many people. Every breeder I know will take back a pup or older dog that develops unusual behavior problems.
One of mine is deaf/partially blind but he sure doesn't look it. He got shuttled around a lot and became a biter. I taught him a touch code and he's a sweety now. Not everybody has the time and skill to work with a dog like that.
Again, I like shelters. I like adopting dogs. I like training dogs. I like volunteering. Guys, I'm on your side. But one size doesn't fit all. If my 84 year old MIL feels more comfortable with her ultra purebred, teeny teacup poodle than she would with a lab mix, it her call. There's room for both.