This by far is my favorite vacuum of all time.  OK so I have 2 cats 3 kids, I have had the Rocket true Pet Ultra light vacuum 3 months and by now normally I am sticking a big screwdriver up the hose getting who know what got stuck mostly with the cat hair, or I am using tools taking it apart cuz a belt got loose or something.  Usually these vacuums are so big and bulky it sucks (no pun attended)  Not with the shark tho, the shark has cleaned up so many things and I have not had to resemble it at all.. I do believe I am in love with the shark..