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thank you for the reply.
while i in general agree with the idea of general regulation (just breed enough dogs that the shelters stay empty and not more than x litters per bitch), i think operators of unethical puppy mills should be hanged and i wouldn't be opposed to banning certain breeds (like the ones that were bred to the point where they can't breath and we call that cute), banning the sell for money seems strange - and not only because it would be quite easy to circumvent.
Family recently looked after a frenchie and 1) the labored breathing noises were upsetting to listen to, I felt bad for the dog, and 2) one of my dogs kept misinterpreting those noises as growling/aggression. 0/10, would never want to have a brachycephalic breed with the number of health issues they have and suffering it brings them.