Bissell CleanView Upright Vacuum, 4438

Yes. It pulls large amounts of shed dog and cat hair out of carpet, and the pet tool does well on couches. In a home with heavy shedding the CleanView 4438 is a solid daily choice, though you'll be emptying the bin more often when there's a lot of hair.

Deeper than you might expect. On first use it often pulls a surprising amount of dirt from carpet that looked clean, and the bin can need several empties in that first session. The 4438's TurboPass brush roll does the work, and later passes fill the bin far less.

No. For a corded upright it's light and easy to steer around a room. It weighs 12 lb, which you'll notice more when carrying the CleanView 4438 up a flight of stairs than when pushing it across the living room carpet.

Onboard tools, including a TurboBrush pet tool, and they're useful for upholstery and spot cleaning. The pet brush does especially well on couches and chairs, and the tools ride on the CleanView 4438 itself, so they're there when you need them.

It's bagless, so there are no bags to buy. Cyclonic separation sits in front of a foam filter, and Bissell's listing for this model doesn't say how often to rinse or replace it.