[Michael Romanos]

There is not an overpopulation of dogs in NZ - we have a one in eight population ie one dog for every eight humans. But we do have a high ratio of dogs on a world basis - the USA leads the world with a ratio of one in six. We do though have the kind of dog and dog ownership problems that exist all over the world bar a very few choice places such as Singapore ( so I understand).
We have absolutely no need for incapable, wicked and sloppy breeders and there is no demand for quarter breeds. NZ farm dogs are typically a mixed breed but these have been very much a kind of pure bred mixed breed for many years and cost more to buy as a puppy than does the average pure bred pup.

If people want to be casual or hobby breeders and adhere to quality care and attention and produce pedigree pups or mixed bred pups and have or can find a market among discerning dog owners, go for it I say.