V8 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner

We were looking for a vacuum to do quick pick ups between using our corded tank type vacuum. The Dyson has become the primary vacuum! We foster cats and the Dyson V8 does an amazing job picking up after them. We have polished concrete floors and area rugs and the V8 adapts to all surfaces nicely. The attachments that come with the V8 are such a bonus when it comes time to clean out the cars or collect lint and dust in hard to reach areas.The Dyson handles well and is so versatile. It's amazing to see what the Dyson picks up right down to fine silt.Great Product!

This was honestly the very first Dyson product, and vacuum, that I have ever owned and I am thoroughly impressed with how much suction power comes from this tiny cordless vacuum. I own a dog who sheds pretty badly and live in an apartment and this thing keeps both my hardwood floors and my carpeting clean and spotless. I highly recommend this vacuum to anyone who is new to Dyson and also owns animal(s).

This is a pretty nice vacuum. Its light, rechargeable, cordless and works great on our laminate floor and shoe mats, picks up all the dog hair and is easy to dump. If it lasts more than 3 years I'll be a dyson owner for life.

I had a corded, heavy duty Dyson for 6-8 years. It worked great but it became heavy to lug around & up and down the stairs, since I have gotten older. I have been wanting this cordless one for a while, so when they had a sale I got it. It is great for us because we have a small house, 1350 sq ft, and it never takes long to vacuum. It only took a few hours to charge and it works great on our carpet then ceramic tile floor in the kitchen. No cord to hassle with. So lightweight. When it was time to do the stairs, I just changed the attachment and went right up the stairs. Some say you have to hold the on button, but you are grasping it anyway, so I didn't even notice it.

I recommended this product, because it's lightweight and easy to use. I find it's best for quick small jobs not for heavy duty cleaning. I find myself vacuuming part of my house, plugging it back in, doing some other cleaning then finishing my vacuuming. We had to take the first vacuum we bought back after less than three weeks. It worked fine at first but then the motor started making a whirring sounds and would cut off after about 5 seconds. It would repeat this after pressing the button again and again. Took it back and got another. This one is fine so far, but have only had it less than two weeks. Easily transitions from tile to low pile carpeting. Easy to detach and empty. The battery doesn't last as long as I would like...seems I'm almost done with my rooms, going as quick as I can, then nothing. I still like it, but frustrating because I can't finish the job I started. Suggest maybe having a backup battery or option to plug into an outlet if house really needs a good cleaning. My final verdict is still out on this vacuum.

I’m very happy with this vacuum. Was expensive but seems like it’s worth the investment. By far the nicest vacuum I’ve had to date. It’s light weight, the attachments are useful and the suction is better than expected for such a small unit. No cord is so awesome.

I recently moved and sold my Dyson cordless as I was a Male living alone and down sizing I brought my upright vacuum with cord with me. I missed. Y Dyson cordless so much that I replaced it with a new "Animal Dyson" cordless. It's easier to manage and I can get to places the upright can't plus it does a better job picking up dirt

For New Year's Eve this year, I sprinkled 20 oz of glitter in my living room on the floor...needless to say, it was ALL over the entire house by the end of the night (which I don't hate for NYE, but for normal life is super annoying). This puppy sucked up 99% of all the glitter. All the tools were SO helpful and useful. I will never use another vacuum ever again, and I recommend this to everyone I know! We also have a golden retriever and it has been the bane of my existence to lint roll his hair off our couches continuously. With the mini-motorized tool, I never have to use another lint roller again! I think I will actually save money with this vacuum. THANKS DYSON! You're the best.

In 45 years of owning both furry cats and vacuum cleaners, the V8 Animal is the first machine that really, really works. I was AMAZED at the amount of fur it picked up the first time we used it. The V8 is light and easy to handle. Unlike bulky canister vacuums with long tubes, it's compact to store and convenient to pull out in an instant. The cordless feature--and the fact that it converts to a handheld vac--means that we can de-fur both floor and furniture quickly and easily. We'll never go back to an ordinary vacuum cleaner!

This Dyson hand vac lives up to its reputation. Not only does it do a great job in picking up messes, it looks great doing it too! There are easily a dozen other choices of hand vacs in all price ranges but this one fills the small niche market of wanting both form and function. Assembly was straight forward and I had it on the charger within minutes of opening the box. The manual does state that it comes pre-charged to about 20% but recommends plugging it in immediately for 5 hours to fully charge the battery. It comes with an assortment of attachments that each has a very distinct purpose and adds value to the already high price tag of the vacuum. It does come with a fancy wall mount but limited to a nearby outlet for the charging cord to reach. I haven’t found that “perfect” spot to mount it yet as I don’t want it to be a “statement piece” in the living room. My interest in the hand vac is linked to the 2 dogs and 1 cat I have in the house. Our dogs have their spots on the couch and can get pretty furry in less than a few days. The chore of lugging a large vacuum out and unwinding the long cord is enough to discourage a daily cleaning of the couch. This is where the Dyson V8 shines. Its light, less than 6 pounds, and fully charged when you need it. Its more convenient to use the hand vac for small tasks than using the large full sized vacuum. I have attached 2 photos that shows the versatility of the hand vac. It has 2 suction settings that you can use to match the job. Most of the time, the lower setting is enough to do the task. The low setting got us about 40 mins of continuous use and the high setting got us a little over 7 minutes. This may not sound like much but this hand vac is meant to fill in the in-between use of your full sized vacuum. The first picture is what the dog fur looks like when we don’t vacuum it for a few days. It didn’t take long for the V8 to tackle the job on the low setting. It took the crevice and small spinning brush to do the job. With a push of a button, changing the tools was a breeze. My full sized vacuum would have done the job but way less convenient. The second picture shows the effectiveness of the hand brush attachment. Brushing the cat usually gets me another cat’s worth of fur on the ground. The cat’s fur is so fine that its easily matted into the carpet. The suction of the Dyson and the small brush head attachment did a great job in picking up the fine cat fur and only with one sweep too. Emptying the canister is as easy as pulling a lever. It does come with a washable filter that’s easy to rinse out in the sink. I highly recommend the Dyson V8 for homes with animals or small children. The convenience of having a small vacuum without unwinding a power cord will most likely increase my vacuuming rate per week. It might be one of the most expensive hand vacs in the market but know that you’re not only paying for its great function, you are also getting a nice looking hand vac that’s not an eyesore that you have to hide in the closet either.