Having 'twice the vacuum of any other machine' one would think that this vacuum would pick up dog hair, but sadly it doesn't even look at it. Have had to pull it apart three times due to a blockage, and each time the blockage seemed to be in an area I couldn't reach without damaging the machine. The 'power head' is constantly getting 'knotted' with loose threads and fine objects, and heavier objects can be heard somewhere in the line but not in the collection bucket. There has got to be something better, but for just over $700, you would think this would do as advertised.

I am a big Dyson fan and this vacuum cleaner doesn't disappoint. The suction is fantastic and it does a SUPER job with pet hair. In my opinion, it is not as sturdy as my old Dyson upright, a little more "plastic" than my old one. Make sure it is "clicked" into the upright position when standing upright.
Can't wait for Dyson to release a robot vacuum !

After 1 week of use am very dissapointed with machine, our old DC08 was far superior when new.
This unit leaves massive streaks in carpet and is very heavy and difficult to manoeuvre, the barrel clips are very small and seem to be very fragile, also barrel is very hard to empty and reclose without getting fine dust every where.
The extension wand is very difficult to use as it constantly collapses back on itself.
The suction seems almost too powerful for normal carpet making it hard to drag and push.

First ever DYSON and I love it. I have a cat and dog in the house and it gets all the hair. Recommend to everyone. Wish I bought it years ago. Its a bit heavy but that means quality to me. The Suction is absolutely amazing best I've ever seen

My previous Dyson was a very good vacuum cleaner and I was very satisfied with it. When the motor blew after a few years, it burnt a small patch on my new carpet but I coped with that as it had been a good product for many years.
I was so satisfied with Dyson, I purchased the DC65 less than two years ago
It is the worst product I have ever owned. Heavy and cumbersome, suction problems, difficult to empty, and difficult to pull apart when you are on the phone to the help line which I seem to be every week when I attempt to use it and there is no suction yet again.
Today's call has resulted in it being shipped back to the technicians.
I will never buy another Dyson product. For $599 I expect quality

I paid just under $600 for this vacuum. So it was for me a substantial investment. I have had it now for around 2 weeks and I have to say that I'm really impressed with it. IT is very intelligently designed and easy to use. I am amazed at how much dust it picks up. My carpet is so soft after using it. It's the largest vacuum in this particular range so some might find it heavy but I manage alright. It's very easy to use and can be easily manoeuvred around. Unlike most uprights which can only be moved in a straight line, this Dyson allows you to move in any direction (be it a curved or straight path). Definitely worth considering

This vacuum cleaner does work well with animal hair. The problem I have encountered is in emptying the cleaner. I have to dig my hands into the actual container to remove all the dirt. This should not happen with a vacuum cleaner that cost me $750.00 This should be an easy task but instead it is difficult and has to be done outside the home due to the dust flying all over the place. Surely Dyson can design something a little better ???

Dyson has always made a good cleaner and this is no exception. Very powerful suction and lots of very handy accessories. Breaks down to small components for easy storage . The lack of bags is great as the suction remains constant until full. The dust disposal is well thought out and dumps cleanly into a garbage bag or bin. Cons: the turbo head is very noisy and the construction of switches looks flimsy but all in all a great cleaner even though it's not cheap

Omg .
I have two long haired white cats and there was a time I thought I'll would be stuck with the white hair for ever . So we got one on these dyson upright animal vacuums and holy moly it's awesome it picked up everything and when I looked in the barrel to see what It picked up made me sick wow I sit amongst all that .
Love it

It's a good vacuum, My mother bought one and it works well a bit heavy so you just hope you don't really have to lift it and avoid lifting it at all, Rolls nicely so it's not hard to push, using the hand held is a little bit difficult but besides that it's a good vacuum with great suction

My partner brought this vacuum for my bday as it is what I requested. we have 2 white dogs and black carpets. My old vacuum which was also a pet vacuum was nothing compaired to the dyson. the suction power is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Definitely worth the money. easy to use and push

It's so smooth. I even wonder if it's even on and if it's even sucking. I am very happy how easily it glides on all surfaces and I don't have to bend my back to push and pull. So no back pain and anyone can vaccum the house. It's great feeling to have bought the pioneer in cleaning. Don't waste money anywhere go get a Dyson Animal.
This machine picks up all your hair no matter which surface it is. I wouldn't recommend the multi floor. That model can't pickup hair like the Animal Model. So don't try to save few bucks and get the right one. You would need this one atleast and nothing else.

I purchased this vacuum after my Dyson died after 20 years. I was a little disappointed that there was not much choice in the upright vacuums but have found this vac to be wonderful. It is easy to use and has great suction. My only issue with the vacuum is that is it very loud however aren't most vacuums. I would recommend this product to everyone.

It really delivers in terms of performance. It sucks everything from my rugs, I have two long haired cats and this works a treat. But it's so heavy. Clunking it up the stairs is a nightmare. I have to buy a separate vacuum just to clean the stairs and up the stairs so I don't have to carry it.
Also needs a slightly longer cord. Feels like it doesn't go very far. Keep needing to unplug it and plug it back in somewhere closer to where I am vacuuming.

I've bought this product awhile back and I have to say that I was quite happy with its performance/suction, the suction is very strong but nosy. It is easy to use but very nosy. It is quite large in size, so it was hard to store away.
If I was to buy another vacuum, I would prob try another brand, the downfall was how expensive it is.