How to find a reputable breeder?

I'm moving back to Wisconsin around mid-May, and I've been thinking about getting a sheepdog puppy for months now. I've found several listed breeders in Wisconsin, but how do I know which one to choose?
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Welcome to the forum :)

I would recommend contacting the breeder referal service for the OESCA

http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamer ... ferral.htm

Do your homework, ask lots of questions and if you don't feel right about the answers keep looking :)
I agree with the above - good luck!
Ditto :D
Could someone give me a quick check-list of things I should look for/ask for in the breeder. I've heard some things about health checks--but how can I be sure that a breeder is being honest when they say that they have checked the hips, eyes, etc?
Excellent question! You can check the hip and eye certifications on the OFFA website. You will need to know the dog's registered name.

You might also find these tips on buying a puppyfrom the Old English Sheepdog Club of America helpful.
Actually you don't need to know the dogs registered name right away, you can just check by kennel name also. There is a quick search, type in the kennel name and hit enter :)
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