We have a smaller Dyson in the RV and the animal in the house. Both work great but when I want to use attachments I use the Kirby. Have a 1970 model in basement and a newer one upstairs. We have two poms and our daughter has two. Plus 4 year old twins. Since they have come to live with us I vacuum all the time!! I personally do not like how the attachments work on the dysons. I know many people who are happy with the shark. You can get it for way less money then the Dyson. Good luck shopping!!,