Navigator Lift-Away ZU503AMZ

Any of the shark navigators. I just bought the Shark model ZU503AMZ and love it.

If you want to stick to your $250 budget, the Shark Navigator https://amzn.to/4lMy3JH is a great pick. It has strong suction that really grabs pet hair, and the Lift Away canister makes stairs and under furniture easy. If you’re okay with spending about $35 more check out the Shark Rotator TruePet https://amzn.to/4lSLqZ4 It’s like the Navigator but stronger and the brush keeps spinning even when you use it as a canister, so it cleans deep anywhere. Both are corded, so you get steady power and they’re built to handle pet hair for years.

I would look at sharks.

Yes. And hard wood type. We have one and it works well.

If you want powerful and baggless look at getting any of the [Shark Navigators](https://amzn.to/4lIP6MS)

You're better off reading through the recommended list on the sub. Id also highly recommend looking around at local thrift stores, and even something like Facebook marketplace to see if you can get lucky and find a Miele or Sebo for a good price. Some Kenmore models can be found that are quite good for cheap too. I just found an older Kenmore Progressive for $20. The thing looks brand new, it has a sealed hepa system and I use the Hepa bags too. That said, if you want bagless, I personally have always liked my Shark Navigator Pet Pro I snagged from Walmart for cheap. The lift-off versions don't seem to be quite as good, with a family member hating it. I don't often recommend Shark outside of the one particular model due to its simple design and good performance.

Corded Shark anti hair wrap with pet tool, don’t bother with a cordless. £170 direct from Shark with a free car tool kit.

Shark with the anti hair wrap is a game changer when you have a dog.

Shark brand units are top rated by consumer reports. I replaced two Dysons with a shark. Also bought a shark shampoo unit and won’t consider a Dyson anytime soon. Dyson isn’t even in the top ten on the CR lists.