Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum Review

We purchased the Bissell Pet Hair Vacuum Eraser after wearing out three other vacuum cleaners due to heavy use.  We have one long-haired golden retriever and a long-haired cat who leave clumps of hair on the carpet when they are shedding their winter coats.  The Bissell picks up hair very thoroughly, but the dirt cup is not very big and it makes a mess when it's time to empty it.  The hair wraps around the filter and when you pull the cup down, the dirt falls all around and I have to reach up around the filter and pull the hair out (which causes more dirt to fall out).  I have vacuum back over the spot where I emptied the cup at and then I have to wipe the vacuum down every time...  If it weren't so great at picking up the hair, I would have taken it back to the store.  I love the two attachments for picking up hair from furniture and stairs.