There's one born every minute...

Sucker, that is. Pushover. Soft touch. That's me.
The usual long story short: got a call from the shire ranger. Dog in pound has long overstayed the allowed period, the boss says put him down. Ranger says he's a very sweet young dog and he hates to have to top him. Can we take him?

 
His vital statistics:

•  Story- stray, found hanging around in town. No owners forthcoming, not a pound regular.
  
• Gender- Male- entire, but won’t be as soon as I can get it sorted
• Breed- Border collie-kelpie cross, I think
• Looks- Black with white chest, prick ears, lovely glossy long short coat, or short long coat, take your pick. Much cuter than in these photos (taken in a hurry). Has a scabby wound (?clobbered by something/someone) in the middle of his forehead.
• Age- Somewhere between 6 and 12 months old- I think maybe 9-12-ish. Looks near full-grown, but very puppyish in behaviour (squats, submissive licking with other dogs)
• With other dogs- Good, friendly but respectful, offering to play after a few minutes
• With cats- Slightly interested, but not chasing or aggressive
• Handling- Very easily handled, not sensitive or handshy
• Manners- some- doesn’t jump up or climb on furniture, but doesn’t seem to know “sit” and pulls a bit on lead. Recalls easily to “puppy, puppy!”

We need another rescue like a hole in the head right now, but he is a really really cute little dog and I couldn’t let him get a bullet. So if you think you could offer him a nice home or know someone else who could, please let me know. He’ll come wormed and vaccinated and vet checked and castrated and very very happy to have a second chance.

Oh yeah, he needs a name- I’m thinking Perry… or Rossi… or Puck. Any suggestions?