Minnesota dog ties record for largest standard poodle litter with 16 puppies LANCASTER, Minn.--Kelli Hewitt's standard poodle looked like any other pregnant dog, the dog breeder from Lancaster said.

Miniature poodles are small, non-sporting dogs with curly hair that originated in Germany. They’re one of three sizes of poodles, along with standard (the largest) and toy (the smallest).

Crystal the standard poodle had 16 puppies in her first litter, a number owner Kelli Hewitt of Lancaster, Minn., believes is a tie for the record in the breed. The puppies shown here are 9 weeks ...