I have the Dyson Animal.   I love this vacuum.  I have had this vacuum for a couple of years and I can say that if for some reason it broke tomorrow I would take out a loan if I had to and get another one.  It is a bit pricey, however, totally worth every cent.

I have 3 cats, a dog, a 3 year old son, and a very messy husband.  This vacuum never disappoints.  I have had just about every other type and brand of vacuum out there.  Every one of them got clogged regularly.  I use this vacuum every single day, multiple times a day and it has never gotten clogged.  Also, it has not lost any of...