The ANIMAL is a great name for this Dyson.  I have never owned a Dyson vacuum before but we have owned several others to include Kirby vacuums.  This vacuum is, hands down, the best we have ever owned at getting up pet hair and my long hair from carpet as well as furniture. — It is easy to empty and easy to maintain.  I love the fact that it is purple too - side benefit because it is my favorite color. — Cyclonic action on this is awesome. —… read full review »