(by people I am not really referring to chazers.. more to JQ Public types)
OK, but then
JQP:
1. Really
can't resist the cutenesss of a puppy.
2. Wants the "awwwww factor" of showing off the cute puppy to family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, the lady at the 7-11, etc.
3. Many times doesn't realize how much time and work goes into raising a puppy ... they expect it will be easier and take less time.
4. Knows nuthin' 'bout no "breeders" ... but instead scans the newspaper classifieds, or worse goes to a pet store.
5. Wants a discount for an older puppy because in their minds "that's the one you couldn't sell before, the one nobody else wanted"
6. If they
do know about breeders, they
still may not realize that breeders do sometimes sell adult dogs.
7. Thinks a dog can't bond with its owner unless raised from a puppy.
8. Thinks a dog won't be good with their children unless raised from a puppy.
9. Thinks an adult dog is being "rejected" in some way .... as in "If he's so great then why do you want to sell him?"
10. "But the kids really want a puppeeee!!!"
I didn't include JQ Public's prospective objections to adult dogs from shelters or rescues ... because from your descriptions of the two JRTs you described as examples, I think you're talking about trained adults from established breeders or professional trainers.