There is an ethical version of breeding that would be good for society though (and I imagine this exists to some extent outside the mainstream mainstream). E.g. if a breeder decides "I want a hypoallergenic dog between 40 and 50 pounds with a calm demeanor who is otherwise maximally healthy" instead of worrying about the the nitpicky specifics of their appearance, that would be a benefit for society.
It's more the culture of dog breeding and showing than the concept that's harmful.
Re:Study: Most Dog Breeds Highly Inbred
by simplyaccont on Friday December 03, 2021 @07:38PM
(#29437465)
you just described proper poodle breeders: hypoallergenic, ~50lbs, bred for good demeanor (part of standard description, i believe) and do extensive genetic testing to exclude problematic lineages.
Personally I just worry that the result would be all dogs being pitbull mixes.
Why is that?
The traits that make a dog best for breeding in a more natural environment don't necessarily make them good for pets.
Edit: While it's admittedly over-the-top snarky, this video sums up my feelings nicely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCv10_WvGxo