This puppy is solid black. He is show signs of desiring human interaction over his litter mates. Started basic training commands. Sire and Dame are onsite. Sire (Red Sable), Dame (Bi Black | Tan). Light Blue (Likely Black). Puppy will be available to approved to homes only. The parents are AKC registered (Their parents were HIP Guaranteed), the puppies will be available to register and will provide AKC Lineage chart. No apartments or puppy mill finders. This puppy is for sale for people whom want them as pets in yards they can roam. Puppy is starting potty training for house to go out to grass, also puppy starting basic commands sit, down, come. Depending on how long I have the puppy after 8 weeks, I will start heeling training on leash. NOTE: the more training I put in after 8 weeks, the more the price will continue to go up for the training I am putting in. LASTLY YES HIS EARS Are now STANDING UP. These are quality shepherds with 6 generations of tracking on health.