[jacamat]

How do you mean? When you say "misrepresentation."

All breeders (in theory) are breeding to the "breed standard," which means if the standard says to breed unhealthy dogs then that's what they do. Because of the existence of the standard in its current state, even 'pet owners' (rather than dog showers/breeders) will be forced to buy dogs that are unhealthy. It is by design. This is precisely why it must be changed.

I am of course referring to the English Bulldog when I say "all" (this variety is overwhelmingly unhealthy) whereas the American variety seems to be significantly better off.

So - YES, we should change the standard to focus on health. But - NO, breeders are not "the minority." Not all breeders show their dogs, not all handlers breed the dogs they show, but because they are the ones doing the breeding, the responsibility begins with them.