That's a very compassionate country you live in. Here it seems blue ribbons are more important than a dogs well-being.
And no doubt you've heard of our high profile NFL quarterback that spent a couple years in jail for killing dogs that couldn't win dog fights for him anymore. Yes, raising dogs for fighting (to the death) contests to bet on.
Despicable!!
Had not heard of that particular NFL player but those that indulge in dog fighting are in my opinion the lowest form of life around. Fortunately it does not happen a lot here in Australia but sadly has been happening a bit more since (warning, warning, racist comment coming) we've had more immigration from cultures that see dog fighting as a sport.
We've never had ear pointing over here but tail docking was common until a few yrs ago. Only legislated out fairly recently. I'm used to seeing my Rotties without tails but I'd never go to a backyarder just to keep that look with any more dogs I get. All my dogs have been from animal shelters and were already adult dogs.