I feel bad for some breeds but.. I think part of it lies with research from the owner. I know I'd never buy an American bred GSD. If I were to buy one, I'd have it either imported from Germany from working lines or find a local breeder who breeds under SV rules and breeds with working lines. I've run into a few breeders who've been breeding for 20+ years and have never or only had one or two dogs with health problems.

As for the show dogs comment.. I can't completely disagree. I think there is a big difference in some breeds. But, not a lot of us can change what breeders are breeding for so why insult pet talkers if there's nothing in the outcome except hurt feelings?