Dyson DC14 Animal Vacuum Review

I purchased this vacuum several years ago after a few coworkers raved about theirs. Though they are a bit my husband and I found a really good deal at Sears and decided to go ahead and buy it.  I had just vacuumed our house with our old vacuum so I decided to see if this one picked up more.  I had to empty the canister twice in the hallway alone.  It was both amazing and gross.  Our old vacuum was hardly doing anything.  This vacuum has amazing suction and picks up a lot of dirt.  I love that the cord is so long, I just plug it in and I can vacuum on whole floor of my house (a 2 story 2400 sq ft).  I love the hose and how far I can reach with it, I can reach my 9 foot ceilings.  I also never sweep anymore, I just flip it to bare floors and vacuum instead.  Downside is the weight and thats it.  It is very heavy hauling it up and down the stairs but I still wouldn't give it up because of that.