There were Welsh Springer Spaniels and Devonshire Cockers. However English Springers also tend to have shorter, and higher-set ears than English Cockers. However English Cockers also tend to have longer, and lower-set ears than English Springers. Additionally, small dogs from Sussex Spaniel litters were called Cockers. In working Cockers, breeders value working ability over the color of the dog. This popularity increased the view that all Cockers were useless as working dogs. The Cannon Cockers were ready when the order was given to deploy. There are "field" or "working" cockers and "show" cockers. During the 1850s and 1860s, other types of Cockers were recorded. Cockers can be easily stressed by loud noises and by rough treatment or handling.