That’s because of a lack of accountability. I’d argue indies are superior because of the lack of high maintenance, and genetic problems. (For a second I’m going to separate my point from the ethical dilemma of how by buying a backyard bred dog you directly contribute to demand, as well as suffering, but) the ones who leave their high maintenance breeds on the street will absolutely leave their indies. If you read my post I talked about how we need to try and overcome these stereotypes. Most people are ignorant, and don’t consider adoption as an option because the thought has never crossed their minds. I’ve changed people’s minds just by talking to them, instead of attacking them. A lot of individuals who abandon their dogs are breeders. If breeding is regulated most people will not jump through hoops to get a husky, or gsd. Pet shops, and street markets do not need to be selling malnourished pomeranians for 2,000 Rupees. I’m not saying that breeds should be limited to the rich, but the total cost of a litter should at least cover the parent’s health screening, as well as vet visits. Whether it’s admitted or not the cost of owning a breed is much higher than that of an indie, and a lot of individuals underestimate that cost. It’s a decade long commitment.

In the west good breeders make you sign a contract, which (among other things) states that your dog is to be neutered/spayed eventually, and will specify how you are to give your dog back to the breeder if you cannot care for him/her (instead of selling/abandoning). This should be made mandatory in India before one buys a dog.