Free bump and a little to add. As someone who has helped re-home a number of dogs I will say that this looks like a near dream-come-true for someone interested in another dog. I haven't met this dog but have learned a lot of useful information from these posts
1) Namely he is a young, healthy dog, not a puppy. He is crate and house trained. Crate training is SOOO useful when he comes to a new environment...a new home will still be an adjustment but his safe spot (crate) will come with him, lucky boy. Training and health alone saves SO MUCH work and money on vet visits.
2) He has seemingly been lovingly handled.
3) Already knows basic commands, no explanation needed.
4) He is not a puppy from a breeder, so many good dogs need a good home and this is a great way to do something positive for another living, loving creature.
5) He is not in a shelter, likely better health and hasn't had the trauma of shelter life. Nothing wrong with shelter dogs, so many good dogs in the shelters but to help re-home a dog with a known history makes life much easier for you
6) Great size, can handle big adventures but doesn't need huge space in the car or home.
7) Knows fetch and release. How fun! Easy exercise for those times you can't get out on a longer hike or need to get him some exercise on a trip somewhere.
8) Short coat, helps for cleanliness and keeping cool on big adventures.
9) Cute as heck! And athletic jumps to catch a ball!
10) Not a runner, he is a puppy but can be trusted in a non-fenced yard. I've worked for months to keep otherwise amazing dogs from escaping a fenced yard. (Note: fenced yard is always better, especially for a new, unfamiliar home)
Anyway, nothing more rewarding than helping to re-home a good dog. Hope someone jumps on this opportunity, sounds like he'll be a great dog for someone.
