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Columbia’s  \nThey are developed from Spain and area medium-sized breed.  \nTheir wool is noted for its fineness and whiteness.  \nMerino  \nThis breed is very large and they have wool on their HEAD and LEGS.  \nThey can be polled or horned.  \nThey were developed in France.  \nThis breed is mainly used for wool purposes.  \nRambouillet  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Medium-Wool Breeds |\n| --- |\n|  |\n| CHEVIOT COLUMBIA\u003Cbr>CORRIE DALE DO RESET HAMPSHIRE MONTA DALE OXFORD POLYPAY SHROPSHIRE SOUTH DOWN SUFFOLK TAR GHEE FINN |\n|  |\n\nCHEVIOT  \nThis breed  \nwas developed in Scotland and are a smallsized breed  \nThey WHITE faced with BARE heads and legs.  \nThis breed is hardy, longlived and an active grazer.  \nCOLUMBIA  \nThis breed was developed in the United States.  \nIt is known for  \nits large size , and it has a WHITE-FACE, WOOL on the LEGS, and POLLED.  \nThe Columbia is known for its size, woolproducing ability and productivity under range conditions.  \nCORRIEDALE  \nThis is a WHITE-FACED breed developed in New Zealand They have a curlier wool pattern then Dorset  \nThey are a Medium-sized breed. They produce heavy fleeces of high quality wool.  \nThis breed is all white with wool on their HEAD and LEGS  \nThey can be POLLED or HORNED or SCURRED  \nThe Dorset breed originated in England and is medium-sized. It has white, strong, dense fleece and is used for meat and wool.  \nHAMPSHIRE  \nThis is a very large breed with black legs with wool on them. Hampshire lambs are known for a fast growth rate, and ewes have a high milking ability.  \nThey also have a large wool patch on their head.  \nHampshire breed was developed in England. 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