Breeder Questions....

Sally-
1.) some breeders do breed more than one, but if you are putting titles on more than one breed, it can be difficult. I would say two breeds would be the most I would be comfortable with. (I knew a breeder who bred westies and cairn terriers who I would go to for a westie if I wanted another)
2.) The breeder should have copies of the title papers that AKC (or whatever registry) sends them and health testing they should have the reports.
3.)You want a guarentee for life against genetic problems, and at least a two year overall health guarantee
4.) [linkhttp://www.akc.org/events/titles.cfm]http://www.akc.org/events/titles.cfm[/link] are for suffix abbreviations and [linkhttp://www.akc.org/events/titles.cfm?page=2]http://www.akc.org/events/titles.cfm?page=2[/link] is for prefix abbreviations
5.) YES! the breeder should want you to come see the puppies and meet the parents before you pick one out. They should want you to feel comfortable with the parents temperament, and also the breeder will want to see how you act around them to see how good of a fit the breed is.
 
Hope I answered some of your questions
Jenn

I say ditto on jmd16 post.
 
As a future puppy or dog buyer you should and would want to see the parents and plus get a good look at the breeders kennel and home area where the dogs are kept.

I think you can verify OFA testing at [linkhttp://www.offa.org]www.offa.org[/link] if you have the registered names of the parents, and also google their names to check their show histories?

Is it OK for a breeder to breed more than one breed at a time?[\quote]

I think so.  As long as the breeder isn't breeding more than 2 or 3 breeds, with none of them being designer breeds.  You would probably want to interview several breeders and ask what type of dogs they are breeding for (Conformation and temperment.)  You could also ask the breeders about other lines as well.  A great place to find out info is from the parent club. 

-How do I verify things such as titles and health testing?

You could ask for certificates for the health testing, call vets for references.  Titles, I believe can be verified through the AKC.

What sort of health garrentee should I be looking for?

I don't really have an answer for this one, but the breeder should have a clause in the contract stipulating that if ANYTHING happens and you cannot keep the dog, the dog should be returned to the breeder.  And that is for the lifetime of the dog.  Also, if for any reason you do not feel comfortable with the breeder, don't buy a puppy.  The breeder should be a mentor and an advisor and ultimately a friend, he/she will want to know all of the happenings of your dog, important milestones and such.  In the particular line that X comes from, even the breeder of his mom (I call her his human great-grandmother) sends birthday cards and gifts.

-What do the abreviations by the dog's names mean?

CH-denotes champion status for conformation
DC-Dual Champion- usually conformation and lure coursing championships for sighthounds.
The initials after the name designate various certifications in obedience and agility.

-Should the breeder be OK with me meeting their dogs before I agree to buy a puppy?

ABSOLUTELY YES!  The breeder will probably encourage it, and welcome you to meet the parents and the pups.  Breeders typically love their dogs and love to talk about them, both the good and the bad.  If you can arrange an appointment to meet the dogs, it will probably be one of the best experiences of your life. 

I met with a SDH breeder, even though we both knew I wasn't ready for one of these magnificent animals.  I spent two hours or more and fell in absolute love with one of her girls.  In fact, I've spoken with her and reserved a puppy from that girl-and we have no idea when she's going to breed her.

Sally,  if I can be of any help to you please let me know via PM.  I go to shows regularly and always end up networking and meeting new people/breeders.

-Ed