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There are already movements to do this for sake of keeping breeds from going extinct due to health issues. For example google search retro pugs.
However, by making this no longer a moral action but a legally mandated one you now introduce authoritarianism into the mix and the issue of who controls the definitions?
Should pit bulls be made extinct? How about golden retrievers? How about all dogs that are smaller than x size? Larger than y size? Dogs only from other countries or cultures?
Legislating this is not a good idea
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Making a certain breed "extinct" sure is an emotional issue of fans of that breed. 

I like the "retro pug" idea that some (ethical) breeders are working on. It's basically turning back the clock on bad breeding. I'd like that approach, the only downside is that it takes time and could take a few generations of dogs. It keeps breeds alive but also gives them their quality of life back. 
I think that would be a better thing to strive for than letting breeds go extinct. >

I haven't heard about retro pugs before! That sounds like a promising idea, and I think it would be cool if that would be spread among other breeds, too.
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Why do my CMV posts end up deltaed fast? :D Seems I'm not very firm with my ideas, but I don't let that disturb me. >

Hmm, you aren't deleted - I can see you! >

I said deltaed, not deleted. :D Maybe delta-ed would have been clearer. What I meant was that when I post a CMV, I tend to accept the contradicting opinions fast and hence give those deltas. >

Lolol, I'll blame my fading eyesight.
On topic though - Crufts (biggest dog show in the UK) has been making changes to it's judging criteria in recent years, to encourage a return to healthier traits. >

People want designer dogs these days so they cross them with every breed. My dog had her DNA tested and thankfully has no genetic issues at all. 
Ethical breeding should be must not driven by $$. >

How about just go all the way and stop breeding dogs altogether? Even if they aren't puppy mills, small breeders need to often operate a business where their bottom line needs to be considered, and can often lead to unsavory results. If there's low demand, there could exacerbate overpopulation. Adopting is currently the only ethical choice. >

What about actual service dogs? Those are dogs who are often breed to have specific traits and raised from puppyhood to help the disabled? Working dogs are a thing because that breed is very good at what they do. 
If you eliminate breeding - how does that look on a practical level? Do you make it illegal to breed? That would just lead way to more unethical breeders and fewer ethical ones. >

I'm not sure too much about the type of pedigree a service dog needs. I'll just amend it to say "only if necessary" or "only for service dogs", or similar.

That would just lead way to more unethical breeders and fewer ethical ones.

In my position, there are no ethical ones since you shouldn't be breeding for money. Unless you mean lawful.
I'm assuming you're also against OPs argument since the same issues apply, albeit maybe on a different level.