This argument is so tired and it shouldn't even BE an argument.
NO BREEDER worth buying from would let their dogs go before 12 weeks. I'm sorry, that's just the truth. If you were practicing ethical breeding practices and breeding for the proper reasons (i.e.
bettering the breed, instead of trying to make a profit), you would follow every code of conduct the YTCA puts forth. It's absurd for anyone to suggest that the
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America doesn't know what it's talking about. Really?
They're the ones who set the standard, for heaven's sake! It's like saying you want to get a job to improve a company and then completely ignoring the company's policies. It makes no sense and no amount of "successful" anecdotes about how your dog did fine will change my mind.
To the OP, sorry this got so off topic. It is horrible what has happened to your pups but now you know for next time.