Tradition

We have had the same 5 German shepherds and a Siberian husky still going strong. The only down side is the bags fill up fast.

Anyway, still not a hoover but, a Kirby vacuum out shines anything on the market, unfortunately so does the price. My parents have one and it still runs perfectly, other vacuums have tried to replace it, but nothing comes close.

Whilst I love my shark it’s crap on carpets. Didn’t lift my of my pet hair. I have a 1980s Kirby for that which literally lifts the carpet at the same time

I haven't used it in a while because it's just more of a hassle, but my Kirby is made pretty much of the same stuff as the bumper off an early 80s car. Thick chrome metal and Lexan. It has a bag though, and the new ones with a can are so much lighter and easier to use that I bought a Hoover. That Kirby will outlive me though. I sold it to my grandma when that was my job for like 2 weeks back in the 90s. She passed and left it to me (warranty is still good after that btw). It will probably still be in the closet when it's my time. For sheer durability it can't be beat, but it's not the best vacuum.

Best vacuum I’ve owned. I grew up around Kirby’s and missed bagged vacuums. This also does NOT tangle really long hair.