I still don't think dogs should have their ears or tails chopped off just so that they can win shows for their owners though. I mean, dogs don't give a toss whether they win or not. In fact, they don't care if they never see a show ring so showing them isn't for their personal benefit, it's all about the owner.

I'm not saying that showing is cruel as such, I just don't think it is right to mutilate dogs just so that they can win shows for you.