dyson animal or dc25? I read that the DC25 is great at picking up dog hair so I am not sure if there would be any benefit in getting the animal which I believe is heavier and probably more bulky. any suggestions?
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from what I've read the only difference is that the animal model come with the mini head. I never found them to be that useful in general. I was researching the same two option and I'm leaning towards the standard DC25
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I have 2 Dyson Milti Floor Plus Compact vacuums for each level of my home. I have a variety of flooring including hand scraped wood, carpet and stone. The Dyson is great on each surface. I'm Amazed at how much pet hair my old vacs were not picking up! If you have pets, this Dyson is excellent! I have 4 long hair cats and a Lab plus 2 teens and husband and the Dyson cleans all their messes!
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I found the same problem, and more, and returned my Dyson. It proved useless for everything, let alone animal hair. The attachment that is supposed to be so useful for animal hair is not even motor-powered, the sweeping mechanism is weakly powered by the suction only; the vacuum is bulky, the wand is ridiculously cumbersome. It all hype and no convenience or action. I bought a Kenmore no-bag cannister model and it's great, especially for animal hair.
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The DC17 is an older model which Dyson no longer sells direct but is still available online and in some stores. The DC28 replaced it and is the newest non-ball animal model. The biggest difference between them is weight and suction: the DC17 weighs 33 pounds versus 20.61 pounds for the DC28, and 24 pounds for the ball DC25. The DC28 has more suction: 245 air watts versus 220 air watts for both the DC17 and the DC25. I don't have either model: I have the older DC14 Dyson Animal which, after 6 years, still has amazing suction (it has the 5/8 gallon bin). In comparing the DC25 Animal ball to the DC28 Animal, the big difference (beyond the ball technology which gives the DC25 more maneuverability) is the size of the gallon bin: DC25 has 1/3 gallon bin versus the DC28's larger 5/8 gallon bin, so you will be emptying the DC25 more frequently, which could be a pain if you have long haired cats or dogs which shed frequently; so that's the trade-off, also there is a price difference although Amazon has good discounts on both models. My DC14 does clog but it can be easily cleaned by taking the canister off completely (it comes off with the push of a button), and wiping it down with a damp paper towel or sponge. If you can't get all the small holes unclogged doing that, you can use the end of a paper clip or tiny screwdriver to stick in the holes and push out any remaining debris. It is a bit annoying to have to do only because Dyson advertises that you never need to do this. I also rinse out the bin from time to time (they provide instructions for doing this). Hope this helps in making a decision which model to buy.
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I own this vacuum,I also have a huge husky-lab that sheds unlike anything I have ever had in my house,this vacuum is excellent for picking up hair,it sucks better than any vacuum I have ever owned.I do my floors and furniture and car,it's not good for carpet.
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great for picking up dog hair. best vacuum I have ever owned. Also bought one for my daughter.
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What's the difference between this and the DC35 "non animal" version? This one costs more but the only thing I see is a special brush???
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DYSON DC18 SLIM is simply amazing. I suffer from allergies but have two dogs. if it wasn't for this DYSON, I would have gotten rid of one of them. I have owned it for six years with absolutely no problems. It is very easy to take it apart to clean it every few months. it is also very powerfull and much more maneuverable than the larger Dysons.
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Labrador Retrievers use the Miele S7260 on a daily basis and never had any pet hair problems. I had a Dyson Animal and this was always a problem with the Dyson. I am sold on the Miele Cat and Dog.
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Yes, I also have (2) 100 lb German Sherpards. It is awesome. Which is why I keep buying it. Problem is the motor does not last very long. I replace the vacuum about every 6 months. I cannot find another vacuum on the market that is as light weight but picks up cat / dogs hair as good as it does.
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Not so hot. Does great with debris, will pick up light dog hair. But I was so happy with this p, my first Dyson, I bought the Dyson Animal upright. That's a wow on dirt and dog hair. That and the Dyson Hard together simplifies my dog, husband, living on a farm life. Hopes this helps.
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I love the great suction of the animal. I do use it on the flight of 14 stairs to the basement and it works fine. However, I am thinking that in the future I might invest also in the dyson rechargeable stick Vac. I would use it for stairs and quick cleanups in the kitchen area. But I am happy with animal canister as I use it on carpets and also with the "flat out" tool on the laminates as it get as close to the floor and grooves as possible. Hope this information helps you in making your choices. Good luck
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I have 2 Westie dogs and the vacuum does a good job picking up the hair. I picked this one because it has an electric vacuum head and many others only used suction.
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Yes, the Dyson Home Cleaning Kit - like all the Dyson products - is high quality, and I have found it to work very well with the dc59 animal. I've been more than satisfied with its performance.
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Never tried the Dyson. It's great on hardwood, carpet, and definitely pet hair! I have two collies and two cats, so I know whereof I speak on this :-) You do have to empty it almost every time you vacuum with all those pets, but since you aren't paying for bags, no problem!
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The Dyson DC17 has a very aggressive brush bar that tends to propel the machine in a forward direction. It also cleans very deeply, and is the model I would recommend to friends who have plush, thick carpets and pads. While the Slim is a great vacuum, and cleans beautifully, the somewhat smaller nozzle means more cleaning strokes. If you can get an independent Dyson dealer to allow you to try both machines (the dealer in our town will do this), you can make your mind up on your own, in your own way, on your own rugs.
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I bought the Dyson DC33 a few months ago and it is the best vacuum I have ever had. I have mostly carpeting and some hardwood but it works well with both. You may want a response from someone with all hardwood flooring BUT I must say the thing is powerful.. I told my brother in law to get one for my sis for Xmas... unromantic gift of course! haaa