Responsible breeding practices including health testing, temperament screening, and avoiding exaggerated traits are fundamental to improving welfare across dog breeds.
Irresponsible breeding perpetuates preventable suffering - from hip dysplasia causing lifelong pain to brachycephalic syndrome causing lifelong breathing difficulties. Health-tested breeding is not merely about show success; it is a direct welfare intervention that reduces the burden of inherited disease. Every generation of health-tested breeding accumulates welfare improvements.