The only reason I did not give this a five star is because it's top heavy and does not stand without leaning on something or being hung up I suppose? I'm not sure if this is how all of them are or just the one I received, but it's something to note if that might bother you. The cord comes out of the handle from the top, as opposed to the bottom, which is a bit odd and I'm unsure if there's a reason for this. The suction on this is great! We have used this on hard wood, carpet and tile and have had great success with picking up everything. We also have that shed, so we are using this everyday and it has helped keep allergens from all the fur, dust and dander at bay. Regardless of the weird cord and not free standing, I recommend trying this.