Dog hair wraps around brush rolls and works its way into carpet, so a vacuum for a shedding dog needs a brush that pulls hair out of the pile without tangling, and a large bin or bag.
Four of the six here are corded, which suits a whole-house clean because they don't run out of battery halfway through. The two cordless sticks suit quick daily cleans.
| Vacuum | Type | Bin or bag | Filter | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog | Corded barrel | 2L bin | HEPA | 2 years | $600–700 |
| Shark Navigator Pet | Corded upright | 1.6L bin | Sealed, with HEPA filter | 2 years | $250–300 |
| Dyson Gen5detect Absolute | Cordless stick | 0.77L bin | Sealed HEPA | 2 years | $900–1,000 |
| Bissell PowerClean FurGuard | Cordless stick | 0.4L bin | Sealed HEPA | 2 years | $300–350 |
| Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog | Corded barrel | 3.5L bag | Active AirClean | 2 years | $600–700 |
| Electrolux PURE C9 Animal | Corded barrel | 1.6L bin | HEPA 13 | 2 years | $350–400 |
Specifications are from The Good Guys' listings, and the Bissell's warranty is from Bing Lee's. Prices were checked on 28 September 2026.
1. Best Overall: Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog
The Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog is a bagless barrel vacuum that comes with Miele's Turbobrush for pulling hair out of carpet, as well as a standard floor head for hard floors. It has a 2L bin, a HEPA filter Miele rates for the life of the machine, a self-cleaning filter function and a 7.5m cord that rewinds.
It averages 4.7 at The Good Guys from 421 reviews, and one owner with a cat and a dog says it gets their hair out of the carpet as well as off the tiles. It weighs 8.6kg, the heaviest here.
What We Like:
- Turbobrush for carpet hair
- 2L bin
- Lifetime HEPA filter
What We Don't Like:
- Weighs 8.6kg
- Corded
2. Best Upright: Shark Navigator Pet
The Navigator Pet is a corded upright with a self-cleaning brushroll, which Shark says reduces hair wrap, so there's less hair to cut off the brush. Shark's Anti-Allergen Complete Seal and HEPA filter are designed to keep dust inside the machine, and it has a 1.6L bin and a 7.6m cord.
Its average at The Good Guys is 4.7 from 537 reviews. One owner finds it a little heavy, at 7.3kg, and would like a longer cord.
What We Like:
- Self-cleaning brushroll
- Sealed HEPA system
- 1.6L bin
What We Don't Like:
- 7.3kg, heavy for one owner
3. Best Cordless: Dyson Gen5detect Absolute
Dyson's Gen5detect pairs 262 air watts of suction with whole-machine HEPA filtration, which Dyson rates to 0.1 microns. It comes with Dyson's Hair screw tool for hair on upholstery and a lit Fluffy Optic head that shows up fine dust on hard floors, and it runs for up to 70 minutes.
It's rated 4.7 at The Good Guys from more than 800 reviews, and one owner with a shedding dog says it handles the hair without clogging. It weighs 3.5kg, which some owners find heavy, and it's the dearest vacuum here.
What We Like:
- Hair screw tool
- HEPA to 0.1 microns
- 70-minute battery
What We Don't Like:
- Highest price here
- 3.5kg
4. Best Value Cordless: Bissell PowerClean FurGuard
The FurGuard is a cordless stick made for pet hair: its brush roll cleans itself to reduce hair wrap, a headlight shows hair on hard floors, and a motorised upholstery tool comes in the box. It includes two batteries, which together give up to 100 minutes, and a sealed HEPA system.
It scores 4.8 at The Good Guys from 170 reviews, and several owners like having the second battery. One owner on Amazon found a single battery runs down quickly, and its 0.4L bin holds the least of the six.
What We Like:
- Two batteries included
- Self-cleaning brush roll
- Motorised upholstery tool
What We Don't Like:
- 0.4L bin
- Short run on one battery
5. Best Bagged: Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog
The Guard L1 Cat & Dog is a bagged barrel vacuum, so the hair and dust go out in a 3.5L bag rather than being tipped from a bin. Miele says its Active AirClean filter reduces odours. It comes with a Turbobrush and a 2-in-1 upholstery and crevice tool, and it's rated at 73 dBA.
It has 26 reviews at The Good Guys, averaging 4.9. Bags and replacement filters are an ongoing cost.
What We Like:
- 3.5L bag
- Turbobrush included
- Rated at 73 dBA
What We Don't Like:
- Bags to buy
- Corded
6. Best Value Barrel: Electrolux PURE C9 Animal
The PURE C9 Animal is a bagless barrel with a turbo nozzle for pet hair, a 1.6L bin, a HEPA 13 filter and a 12m reach from the power point, the longest here. It weighs 5.9kg, the lightest of the corded models, and its suction can be turned down for curtains and upholstery.
It averages 4.6 from 379 reviews at The Good Guys. One owner finds it loud, and another wanted more tools in the box.
What We Like:
- Turbo nozzle for pet hair
- 12m reach
- HEPA 13 filter
What We Don't Like:
- Loud, says an owner
- Basic tool kit
Other options worth a look
- Dyson Ball Animal Origin. A bagless upright with a 1.8L bin and a 10m cord, sold by The Good Guys.
- Miele Boost CX1 Cat & Dog. A lighter, cheaper Miele barrel with a 1L bin and a HEPA filter, sold by The Good Guys.
- Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Pet Stick Vacuum. A cordless stick with two 4.0Ah batteries, a roller bar designed to resist hair wrap and a mini powered brush, sold by Bunnings.
How to pick a vacuum for dog hair
The brush. A turbo or motorised brush lifts hair out of carpet. A brush roll that cleans itself, like the Shark's and the Bissell's, saves cutting hair free.
Corded or cordless. A corded barrel or upright covers the whole house without a battery running flat. A cordless stick is quicker to get out for one room.
Bin or bag. A large bin means fewer stops on a full clean. With a bag, the hair and dust go out in the bag instead of being tipped from a bin, but the bags are an ongoing cost.
Filtration. Five of the six have a HEPA filter. ASCIA, the Australasian allergy society, says HEPA vacuums may remove more allergens than other vacuums, but that vacuuming itself raises the amount of dust mite allergen in the air.
FAQs
What type of vacuum is best for dog hair?
For carpet, a corded barrel or upright with a turbo or motorised brush. For quick daily cleans, a cordless stick with an anti-tangle brush.
Does a HEPA filter help with pet allergies?
Not proven. ASCIA says there isn't enough evidence that HEPA filters used when vacuuming reduce allergens from animal dander, and that avoiding the animal is the most effective step for people allergic to it.
Bagged or bagless for pets?
Bagless saves buying bags. With a bagged vacuum you throw the full bag out instead of emptying a bin.
