Top 10 Pet Hair Vacuums 2026: Expert Picks

Customer Review: “This is a long one, but it’s worth the read if you’re doing some serious shopping for a vacuum cleaner: I picked this up in October so I’ve been using it for a few months just to get a genuine sense of how this vacuum really performed and I am absolutely impressed! This beats my Dyson AND my Kirby hands down. The suction is incredible, the brushroll never wraps hair, and the lift-away feature is so convenient. My house has never been this clean.”

Customer Review: “Warning, it’s a long read, but I wanted to go into deep detail. To start, I have been a Rainbow vacuum user for so long. I love them and felt they worked amazingly. Next, I have 3 dogs & a cat. One is a thick coat lab and the cat sheds so much as well. Another next, I have horrible allergies and wanted something that truly sealed allergens. This Shark does all that and more. The odor neutralizer is a real perk. Worth every penny.”

Customer Review: “Ok so just got this yesterday and used it. I have two cats, mostly hardwood floors with a large area rug and a long runner in the kitchen. I vac and clean my house regularly but i knew i needed a new vacuum and maybe because its brand new it works so well? -set up easy -lift away simple to use -wand / hose easy to manage. The suction is powerful. I ran it over the area rug and was shocked at how much it picked up that my old vacuum missed. The HEPA filter is a huge plus. So far, 10/10.”

Customer Review: “I am a janitor. I have been buying Bissell for the past 18 months. The first, a much cheaper model, lasted 1 year. Then I bought one that was a bit more expensive, by $20 or so. I am still using that one, but the bottom plate came off. It still sucks up very well, but it is loud, perhaps because the plate is missing. This 39883 model seems much more robustly built. The plastic feels thicker, the wheels are better, and the suction is noticeably stronger. For the price, it’s a professional-grade workhorse. The Lift-Off is not a gimmick; it’s genuinely useful.”

Customer Review: “This is my third Shark vacuum and there is a reason I keep buying them! They just work, period. My daughter is moving into her own apartment for the first time and wanted the same Shark we already had. It doesn’t seem to still be available so I let her take it with her and got a new one for myself. This ZU102 is just as good, maybe better. The PowerFins are incredible on my German Shepherd’s hair. No more stopping to cut hair off the roller. The odor neutralizer really helps with the ‘dog house’ smell. For the price, it’s unbeatable.”

Customer Review: “I just purchased this vacuum and am really impressed with it after the first use. It was really easy to put together. The instructions included are detailed with pictures. It’s easy to transition to handheld. There’s no extra hose you have to lug around or store. It’s lightweight so moving it up and downstairs is easy. The suction is strong and it picked up so much hair I was embarrassed! The 2.9L cup is huge. Great buy.”

Customer Review: “I have an older Dyson vacuum and it definitely needed to be replaced. I finally decided to replace it and because I have owned many Bissell over the last 40 odd years. I like that Bissell gives to dog charities for every purchase. I like the vacuum is light and easy to use and does a wonderful job picking up pet hair. The swivel steering is a dream. It goes under my beds and couches easily. My old Dyson was a beast to move. This is a vast improvement.”

Customer Review: “OMG I think I’ve never had a good vacuum before. This one has so much power it changed the color of my carpet. First pass completely filled the tank where my old vacuum wouldn’t pick anything else up. The tank is super easy to take out and empty (all one enclosed piece). My old vacuum had three parts that you had to take apart and it was messy. This is clean and simple. The swivel head is amazing. I have a lot of furniture and it turns on a dime. For the price, it’s a steal.”

Customer Review: “This is a long one, but it’s worth the read if you’re doing some serious shopping for a vacuum cleaner: I picked this up in October so I’ve been using it for a few months just to get a genuine sense of how this vacuum really performed and I am absolutely impressed! This beats my Dyson AND my Kirby hands down. The suction is incredible, the Lift-Away is so convenient for my stairs and car, and the HEPA filter makes a noticeable difference for my allergies. It’s a tank.”

Customer Review: “Warning, it’s a long read, but I wanted to go into deep detail. To start, I have been a Rainbow vacuum user for so long. I love them and felt they worked amazingly. Next, I have 3 dogs & a cat. One is a thick coat lab and the cat sheds so much as well. Another next, I have horrible allergies and wanted something that truly sealed allergens. This Shark does all that and more. The Lift-Away is genius. I use the main unit for floors and the pod for furniture, stairs, and my truck. It’s powerful and the HEPA seal works. I’m a convert.”

Customer Review: “I just received mine. Easy assembly from the box. You simply snap on handle, couple attachments and wind up the cord. Ready to go. Powerful suction. I ran it over my carpet that I had just done with my old vacuum and it picked up even more. I have cats, and didn’t even know that hair was still on the carpet until I saw the canister. It’s so light! I can carry it upstairs with one hand. For under $100, this is a fantastic vacuum.”

Customer Review: “My previous vacuum was by a very popular brand, and it was expensive. It had every feature that you could imagine and worked as an upright, canister, and handheld unit. I had it for years and hated it. Why? Because it was very heavy, unwieldy, and bulky. None of the accessories were mounted on the machine. This Eureka is the opposite. It’s light, powerful, and simple. The turbo button works great on my dog’s bedding. I wish I had bought this years ago instead of wasting money on a fancy heavy one.”

Customer Review: “I have an older Dyson vacuum and it definitely needed to be replaced. I finally decided to replace it and because I have owned many Bissell over the last 40 odd years. I like that Bissell gives to dog charities for every purchase. I like the vacuum is light and easy to use and does a wonderful job picking up pet hair. The cord rewind is amazing. No more kneeling on the floor to wrap the cord. It just zips itself in. The swivel steering is just as good as my old Bissells. Great machine.”

Customer Review: “OMG I think i’ve never had a good vacuum before. This one has so much power it changed the color of my carpet. First pass completely filled the tank where my old vacuum wouldn’t pick anything else up. The tank is super easy to take out and empty (all one enclosed piece). My old vacuum had three parts that you had to take apart and it was messy. This is clean and simple. The cord rewind is the best feature I never knew I needed. It makes the whole process take half the time.”

Customer Review: “I just received mine. Easy assembly from the box. You simply snap on handle, couple attachments and wind up the cord. Ready to go. Powerful suction. I ran it over my carpet that I had just done with my old vacuum and it picked up even more. I have cats, and didn’t even know that hair was still on the carpet until I saw the canister. It’s so light! I can carry it upstairs with one hand. For under $100, this is a fantastic vacuum.”

Customer Review: “My previous vacuum was by a very popular brand, and it was expensive. It had every feature that you could imagine and worked as an upright, canister, and handheld unit. I had it for years and hated it. Why? Because it was very heavy, unwieldy, and bulky. None of the accessories were mounted on the machine. This Eureka is the opposite. It’s light, powerful, and simple. I use it mostly for my hardwood floors and it’s perfect. The height adjustment is smooth. I saved a ton of money and got a better vacuum.”

Customer Review: “I cannot say enough how much I love this vacuum. I had went through a few different vacuums that work amazing at first but then after a month, lose suction. I’ve had this one a few months now and the suction is still strong and works like it’s brand new. It was easy to put together and came with instructions. The self-cleaning brushroll is not a gimmick. I have two long-haired dogs and a cat. I never have to stop and cut hair off the roller. The Lift-Away is so useful for my stairs and car. The HEPA filter is great for my allergies. This is a keeper.”

Customer Review: “We have had the Shark Navigator for so years or so. It is still running fine but we moved it upstairs to not have to be carrying one up and down to clean. The new one is better than the basic model we had. It has unbelievable suction and cleans wonderfully. It is a bit harder to move and is a bit noisier, but the power is worth it. The self-cleaning brushroll is a huge improvement. We have a Husky and a Persian cat. This thing eats their hair without clogging. Highly recommend.”

Customer Review: “We invested in this after our old Shark died. The Powered Lift-Away is the real deal. Being able to have the brushroll spinning while I clean the stairs is a massive upgrade. The suction is brutal—in a good way. It pulls dirt out of carpets I didn’t know was there. The LED lights on the floor nozzle are shockingly useful. You don’t realize how much you miss until you have them. It’s a tank, it’s heavy, but it works better than any vacuum I’ve ever owned. Worth every penny for a house with three dogs.”

Customer Review: “This is the vacuum I should have bought years ago. I have a German Shepherd and a long-haired cat. The hair is endless. My previous vacuums would clog constantly. This Shark NV752? Never. The suction stays strong, the brushroll doesn’t wrap (it’s not the PowerFins, but it still handles hair well), and the Powered Lift-Away is a godsend for furniture. The HEPA filter makes my allergies better. It’s expensive, but for the performance and lack of frustration, it’s worth it.”