Need new Sweeper suggestions - Page 1

I don't know if this is something that should be a topic on PDB, but my old Dyson Animal Sweeper almost died today. It did limp along enough for me to sweep up some of the dog hair, but it did not do a good job. It is not worthwhile for me to get it fixed. So I need suggestions as to what I should buy as a replacement sweeper.
I have 2 GSD's. One old female who is always shedding, and a solid black male who does his share of spreading his hair everywhere.
I need something that does a really good job but is more lightweight than my old Dyson. I have a bad back and am just too old to push anything heavy around much. I have cleaning people come in and clean every 2 weeks, so I just need something that I can use in between cleans. I need the best light weight sweeper for dog hair. I welcome all suggestions, but it would have to be something that I can order online.

Try Miele (Capri is the model for hard surface ). It does a phenomenal job, especially if you buy the wider brush head. It is expensive, but lightweight and durable. I have 3 hairy beasts.

I should have added that I need it for low-pile carpets only.

Oh, in that case look up which Miele is specifically for carpets. Our agility instructor has 4 BC in a house with carpet and swears by Miele.

I have a Eureka canister with floor attachment works pretty good but the small bag fills up with hair fast. 

I then used my husbands 5 gallon shop vac just to big for a small house so bought a 2 gallon shop vac and love it for all the hair and every thing else it picks up and holds a lot.

Keep it light weight use the smaller vac hose not that huge one.

Noisy but easy to use.

Wanted to add you will love the price of the shop vac

I don't have Carpet...and I use a vacuum in my kennel...I use ONLY the LARGE Craftsman's heavy duty Shop Vacuum...You want the LARGER motor...I know mine was $100...has attachments and long hose...
You might want something like that for the main part of the hair...

~Bob~

Don't know if you have the "shark" lineup of vacuums, but some of them are very lightweight and do a decent job on carpet and linoleum/tile. We had this one:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Shark-Rocket-Ultra-Lightweight-Corded-Upright-Vacuum-Cleaner-HV301/205153400

The downside to this product is that it may not last as long as a more expensive unit, but you could buy at least 2 of these for the price of a Dyson.

I am willing to pay $200-$250 if I find something that works well for me.
It must be lightweight and no muss no fuss in handling it. I checked out the Miele, and the one that fit what I wanted was $549.00 A bit too high for intermittent cleanings. I think a shop Vac would be too clumsy for me. I have trouble bending over, so I am not sure that I could work with a canister.
My cleaning people use a Shark, and while it does not do as good a job as my Dyson, it is very lightweight. Does anyone know what the best Shark model would be for dog hair? The one that Koots recommended does have a pet hair tool, but that is probably for furniture.
I like the Dyson because you don't have to keep changing Pads/bags. You just empty the container. I would prefer something like that.
Guess that I should have stated all of this in my first post.

ten GSD here and I LOVE the shark.....but I also budget for a new vacuum every year. I refuse to spend a fortune on a new vacuum to have it die. I just buy disposable ones.....if they last longer than a year then GREAT

I like my Kenmore bagless canister. Best vacuum that I have owned so far. We have hardwood and tile but do have some throw rugs.

 

http://www.sears.com/kenmore-bagless-canister-vacuum/p-02022614000P?plpSellerId=Sears&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1