Dyson DC17 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum

Pros: Ease of use, durable construction, Power that doesn't compare to anything
Cons: Expensive, Sometimes awkward to maneuver (I didn't buy the Ball type)

I have two furry canines: Bouvier and Giant Schnauzer.... I bought the DC07 Animal in early 2003, because I could not find any other vacuum that was able to handle my pet hair issues. I previously owned a Kirby which was quite effective. However, I ...

Pros: Suction, suction, suction. No dusty exhaust air. My house smells clean!
Cons: Awkward to use the attachments(suction shortens the hose and makes it difficult to extend it)

I bought this after a friend of mine demonstrated hers. She had just a bought a 2 year old house with "tired" builders carpet. When I walked into her place after she vacuumed with Dyson, I couldn't believe my eyes. The carpet looked brand spanking new ...

Pros: Great for cleaning carpets. No expensive bags to buy. Long cord and hose.
Cons: Messy to clean out cannister. Cumbersome to carry up stairs.

I've had my Dyson Animal DC17 for 6 months, and have been very happy with it. At 60 years of age, I've had a few vacuums over the years. My old Electrolux machines were my favorites, an upright and a cannister, but they both needed replacement after 20 ...

Pros: Looks cool, great suction, relatively light.
Cons: None that I can see.

I know that sounds lame, but my husband had no idea what to get me. He asked me what I wanted and I said "A Dyson vacuum". I had trouble justifying just buying it for no reason because of the price, but for a Christmas gift, I was perfectly willing. ...

Pros: Being able to warn people about it. Ease of emptying.
Cons: Super-cheap materials, moronic design, outrageous cost.

...take your pick. I have had a lot of vacuum cleaners. This is easily the worst vacuum I've ever had. It also makes a strong case for the most poorly designed product on the market today. First, I hope you enjoy moving all your furniture every time ...

Pros: Excellent on picking up Dog Hair! No fail suction is great!
Cons: On-board attachments fall off. Too short of a pole.

This is a simple case of Girl (with two dogs) meets Guy with two dogs & two kids with one dog each... Yes, that's SIX dogs in one house! & The DYSON DC-17 Animal is Victorious! A friend let me borrow their Dyson-14. I was embarrassed, after ...

Pros: Suction, tools, length of hose,easy to clean,
Cons: Don't like how the tools attach. Directions not clear

I vacuumed my carpet with my old vacuum 3 times getting ready for Christmas. Husband bought me a Dyson Animal Vac and I vacuumed and was SHOCKED at what it pulled out of my carpet. It was like I never vacuumed at all. I would highly recommend this ...

Pros: Awesome suction, Even Siberian Husky fur cannot stop the suction on this beast.
Cons: Price, but worth it.... Hose tends to retract with suction.

This is the vacuum to buy of you have a pet that sheds. I have a Siberian Husky and live in California, summer sucks with all of the hair. I had a Phantom vacuum that I bought because the Dyson looked a little cheap and it was a little expensive. BAD ...

Pros: Long hair (and lots of it!) is no match for this thing!
Cons: Can't think of any!

I have a large dog (a rottweiler mix), and he sheds long, black hairs all over my beige carpets all year long. It has gotten so bad that we have black tumbleweeds that blow over the tile and berber after only a week of not vacuuming. I have burned ...

Pros: Great vacuum
Cons: Pray you never need to have it repaired.

A great vacuum until it doesn't work. I live alone - vacuum every other week. Just within the 1 year warranty the vacuum began stalling out while in use. I called Dyson, was told it would be covered by warranty and referred to an authorized repair shop. ...

Pros: nothing
Cons: customer service

If i could give this zero stars i would. This vacume BURNT a HOLE in my rug. I contacted Dyson repeatedly and experienced THE WORST customer service in my LIFE. They asked me to take pictures of the rug and send it to them which I did. It then ...

Pros: The amount of dirt and fibers it removes with each cleaning. Love it.
Cons: A bit awkward with the hose and attachments. I am unfamiliar yet.

Okay, I usually blow this kind of stuff off...but, I am thoroughly impressed with this vacuum! I have a sharp vacuum, that is considered to be a great vacuum from the vacuum stores, but the amount of dirt and carpet fibers that came off of my 2 year old ...

Pros: Powerful suction
Cons: Heavy, Akward,Price Too High

First I vacuumed with my old Eureka and then my Dyson. The Dyson did get more pet hair out of the carpet and I was happy but after using it day after day, I found using the Dyson was hard work. It's a heavy akward machine. Our home has carpet and wood floors. It did not work as well on the wood floors. I found the attatchments to be a big hassle and the design was lacking. I would not buy Dyson again, it's way over rated.

Pros: Very powerful machine that does not loose suction.
Cons: Will not work on long thick carpet. Hose attachment and wand are cumbersome to use.

This vacuum worked great on our Berber carpet. However, we just bought new very expensive California Berber which is higher and thicker carpet that feels great when you walk on it and it has a very rich look to it.
They Dyson vacuum does not have a height adjustment because it rides on top of the carpet so you don't have to bother with adjusting when you move from one surface to another. That is the problem.
This vacuum sucks itself to the carpet and wont let go!!! You can't move it! It is worthless on this type of carpet. Don't waste you $500 like we did if you have or plan to have this type of carpet.
But if you have short carpet you will love this machine.

Pros: Picks up a lot of dirt
Cons: Leaves too many deep marks

I purchased a Dyson 17 three days ago. It leaves deep marks in my plush carpet. I am not happy with the results. It might pick up more dirt but even running it without the brushes on, I cannot get rid of the marks. It looks like the carpet has been raked. I am returning to Sears where I bought it.