I now own my Animal-Pro for 5 months and have to agree with some comments that suction performance is very good. As Persian Cat Breeder I can already speak from experience. But: the equipment, ie suction hose and its winding around the vacuum cleaner is simply ridiculous for the price. The suction hose bends very often off during normal use. That should not happen with a mid-range device. Because not only the suction power is crucial, but also the handling. Poor I also pulling out of the intake manifold on its length to suck. This works out very often again. All in all, the Dyson Although toll from the suction, but somewhat unwieldy and I think every owner should immediately a "fair price, revised" get hose !!!