Medium wool breeds are typically a cross between which two types of breeds?

Medium wool breeds are often a result of crossbreeding fine wool breeds with long wool breeds. This crossbreeding aims to combine beneficial traits from both types of wool, such as the fineness and softness from fine wool breeds with the length and strength from long wool breeds.

Fine wool breeds are known for their high-quality fleece that is soft and has good insulation properties, while long wool breeds typically produce fleece that is longer and often coarser but is valued for texture and durability in certain wool products. The resulting medium wool blend captures desirable characteristics from both parent types, offering fleece that is versatile for various uses in the textile industry.

While the other combinations of breeds mentioned involve different wool or meat characteristics, they do not specifically lead to the creation of medium wool breeds as effectively as the cross between fine and long wool breeds does.