Vacuum cleaner -- any suggestions?

[Pam]

I too have a Dyson Animal and I love it. Hubby actually gave it to me for my birthday. OK, maybe it wasn't the most romantic birthday present. My dogs don't shed but my cats sure make up for them. Cat hair is no problem for it at all.

[Randi]

I have only used a Dyson once, no doubt it's efficient, but I found it clumsy, but there are smaller ones....

The next one I'm getting will be a Miele, I really like those! My sister got one last year, it's very efficient and also quite silent, compared to the rest of them.