We will start by saying I always read reviews for costly items before I click purchase. This one had reviews on youtube which I watched. Read buyers pros and cons. And this vacuum was my choice. Picks up more pet hair than my last pet vacuum. Works great, like the wind up cord (my sons favorite part). The pet attachment for the hose works good for the couch, doesn't get every single hair. But I suppose most vacuums don't pick up all those embedded hairs. I like it. #sweepstakes