Dyson Animal Vacuum Review

I love my Dyson Animal! Now I am reviewing this because I have had my Dyson Animal for 4 years now. I also wanted to know if the commerical was right that "it never loses suction power." Well, I will tell all-it does not! I do keep it fairly clean by washing the filter, and canister, and any pieces I can reach with my hand. I also had my husband flush out the telescopic wand and hang dry it. This vacuum is worth every penny I spent on it which was $550.  I also use my Animal to vacuum my hardwood floors before I mop. I guess it seems easier than sweeping. I was at Target shopping once and over heard a man say to his wife "who would pay so much for a vacuum? What does this do that others  don't?" I then just had to step in and tell him how much better this vacuum works than the $100 one and I wouldn't give my Dyson up for any Hoover or ever a Kirby! His wife was pleased and just said to her husband, "SEE!" After having it for 2 years my sister had to borrow it because her vacuum broke. The next day she ran out and bought the Dyson.