Good questions! I only have stairs to the basement, and the dogs don't go down there. The stairs are carpeted. I keep a Kenmore canister vac down there because I find it easier to use on the stairs. Having two vacuums is still worth it to me, however, because of the job the Dyson does on the dog hair. I am interested to see what people will say about the ball variety. I have the older one. Zoa Dr. Zoa Rockenstein www.riverrockshepherds.com Home of Ch. RiverRock's Hotel Callifornia CHIC, STDs, OFTDs, JHD, (Callie), High Scoring Breed Champion in Herding at 2009 GSDCA National Specialty Show, RiverRock's Straight From The Heart (Sera Jane), a legend in her own mind, and RiverRock's Heart of the Matter (Luke, co-owned with Martha Simonett) ________________________________ From: Deanne Jur <djur@xxxxxxx> To: Showgsd-l <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Cc: gsdshowlist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, December 15, 2009 10:45:38 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: [gsdshowlist] recommendations? Dyson WOW! Thanks for all the responses everyone J You are all GREAT! Still need a couple of opinions before I make the purchase. Do all the animal upright versions have the extended hose and hand attachments (for stairs and such) and do you like that feature (does the hose have easy maneuvering & flexibility)? Do those that have the 'ball' version like it or do you all prefer the regular wheel model? Thanks again. Deanne Jur djur@xxxxxxx From: gsdshowlist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx On Behalf Of Deanne Jur Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:00 AM To: 'Showgsd-l' Cc: gsdshowlist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [gsdshowlist] recommendations? Dyson I know this has been discussed before and although I was interested then, I am now in need! I would really appreciate hearing from any of you who have purchased a Dyson vacuum (pros & cons) and which model you would recommend for use in a multi GSD home! This is the Canadian site http://www.english.dysoncanada.ca/store/hmc.asp as these are my choices! Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Deanne Jur JurHaus German Shepherds djur@xxxxxxx <mailto:djur%40shaw.ca> ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2009. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================