@ehBeth,
They do have rescue skips, I was considering one, but with kids - their stubbornness can be tough as it is - we went with a breeder. But it was a family that just loved raising them - not your typical breeder.
And he makes us laugh every day with his antics. He is a good dog for someone that will bring him along - he hates to be left behind. When he sees we are getting ready to go out. He runs to us and then his carrier - once he goes inside his carrier don't try to get him out! He will fight to stay in. He just loves attention and wants to be with you all the time.