I think that's a fair post, Slubber.
I got my puppy from a breeder. I had certain criteria I needed her to meet and I highly doubt I'd have got that from a rescue.
However, my DS wants a dog of his own. He'll probably get his wish in a few years. We'll definitely be looking at rescue first.
As you said, when I got my pup it was a case of "Breeder or Nothing".