These Top-Rated Shark Vacuums for Pet Hair Will Make You Say "Pet Hair? What Pet Hair?"

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Bet you weren't thinking about pet hair when you picked out your fur baby, huh? But now as a seasoned dog and/or cat parent, you know that the snuggles and joy of having a pet are usually accompanied by low-level anxiety about the state of your carpets, clothing, and cloth furniture thanks to all that shedding.

But rejoice! The best of the best Shark vacuums for pet hair are here to help you! Below you’ll find cordless vacuums that can handle the shed without spluttering and dying, robot vacuums that run on their own, and even vacuums with anti-odor features to offset the, err, ~scent~ of your pup. Here’s a sneak peek at some of our favorites:

You want the best of the best (without going completely broke) for cleaning up the little fluff balls of dog hair that always accumulate in the corners of each room? Shark (and Cosmo) have got you covered. Keep scrolling to shop our top picks for corded, cordless, and robot Shark vacuums that'll clean up pet hair on carpet, hardwood floors, furniture, and more.

P.S. These are a perfect holiday gift for your parents who complain about little Fido's shedding on a weekly basis—snag one of the vacuums below on Amazon with Prime 2-day shipping (or a Prime free trial!) for it to arrive before December 25th!

ZU62 Navigator Zero-M Pet Pro Upright Vacuum

This is a classic vacuum with built-in pet-friendly features like a bagless, easy-to-empty dust (read: pet hair) bin and a self-cleaning brush roll design that ensures that hair won't get all tangled in it. It has a cord, so you won't ever need to recharge it, and swivel steering that'll help you control the vacuum head as you clean. Nifty! (Or whatever the cool kids are saying nowadays, lol.)

THE REVIEWS: "I bought this vacuum because it had the capability of changing the suction power. It is the ONLY vacuum that actually works on my rug because of the adjustable suction power!!! I seriously have tried a variety of vacuums on this rug and they either stopped working or they didn't get anything up. This one ACTUALLY picked up the dirt and never stopped working!!!! It is awesome," writes one reviewer.

IW3511 Detect Pro Auto-Empty System Cordless Vacuum

Our pick for the best cordless Shark vacuum for pet hair is their new Cordless Detect Pro™ that features four different technologies to detect different types of surfaces, corners, and debris to pick up. It also comes with their fancy-schmancy, self-cleaning QuadClean Multi-Surface Brush Roll that works just as well on thick carpets and hardwood floors.

THE REVIEWS: "This is the vacuum of all vacuums! I did endless research on stick vacuums and it took me months to decide. The vacuums bells and whistles are truly worth it! Love the auto tank clean, edge boost, power modes. I have an Aussie and it gets all of her hair easily. It maneuvers extremely well. It’s lightweight," one reviewer notes.

Detect Pro Self-Empty Robot Vacuum

Another recent release from Shark that we're obsessed with is their Detect Pro™ robot vacuum. It uses Shark's NeverStuck technology to automatically lift and lower (so it won't get stuck on the edge of a carpet, for example) as well as automatically adjusting suction levels depending on the amount of pet hair or dirt that it detects. And don't worry about the round shape—this robot vacuum uses air blasts to get debris out of even the tightest corners.

THE REVIEWS: "This little robot vac will keep your home nice and clean. This one takes it a step further and prevents you from having to empty the dust bin so often! Great simple design. It picks up stray chips, dust, hair, etc. I left piles of dirt in different areas and because of its zigzag cleaning pattern and dust sensor, it got it all! And because the base has a self emptying function, you have to worry about it so much less than one without," writes one customer.

NV356E Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright Vacuum

All it takes is one glance at the Shark Navigator's 4.5 stars out of 71,000 ratings to know that this is a fan-favorite vac for pet parents and also literally everyone else. It's equipped with swivel steering (for grabbing those bits of hair in the corners), a super powerful suction, and an easy-to-empty dust bin that doesn't require one of those old-fashioned bags.

THE REVIEWS: "It was easy to assemble. I used it right away. It did a wonderful job on my low pile carpet, getting up lots of dust and hair," one customer writes. "It’s lightweight and easy to carry up and down the different flights of stairs as needed. I like being able to detach the canister from the wheels and bar below. I’m hopeful for many good years from this vacuum."

HV322 Rocket Deluxe Pro Corded Stick Vacuum

If you're looking for a vacuum cleaner that's incredibly strong, this is the one. Customers say that it's easy to maneuver over different types of surfaces, and the LED lights will illuminate bits of pet hair and dust that you completely missed the first time around—it's very, very satisfying to know you're going to get a good clean.

THE REVIEWS: "We have one very sweet little cat that seems to lose it's weight in hair every month - it's everywhere. Not to mention kitty litter and dried up bits of food that coat the floors in all of the rooms week upon week...I've only ever had $60-80 vacuums and with all of the trouble they have caused with clogged filters, lack of power and loss of suction, I decided to invest in this Shark and I have to say, it's a darn good vacuum. It truly is a joy to use - very lightweight but still has some heft in the main motor unit so you can tell it is built well. And it is powerful," one shopper writes.

LA702 Rotator Pet Lift-Away ADV Upright Vacuum

If we're being real for a sec, pet hair isn't the only household struggle that comes with having a dog or cat. There's also the smell that tends to show up wherever the pet dander (skin cells that they shed, basically) and hair is. That's why we love this particular Shark vacuum—the HEPA filter and odor-neutralizing, air-freshening cartridge combat any sort of unwanted smells from your very-much-wanted fur babies.

THE REVIEWS: "As I read the description of this vacuum, I was intrigued by the 'no hair wrap' on the brush roll because three dogs means lots of dog hair. I was amazed by how well this vacuum cleaner works," a shopper writes. "I was a bit embarrassed by the amount of dust and dog hair it picked up on just a couple of passes. The odor neutralizer is very effective but we could also tell that the HEPA filter was working quite well as there was no dusty smell as we vaccumed. The LED headlights were also a nice touch."

How much should I expect to spend on a Shark vacuum?

Shark vacuums typically sit around the $199.999 to $599.99 range, depending on what features you're looking for. Our selections for the best Shark vacuums for pet hair mainly hover between $200 to $300, and if you're on a tighter budget we recommend the Shark HV322 Rocket Deluxe Pro Corded Stick Vacuum that's currently on sale for $160.

What features should I look for in a pet vacuum?

Strong suction is the name of the game, so you'll want to look for a vacuum that grabs every last bit of dust and dirt on assorted surfaces like low and high-pile rugs, hard floors, and tight corners. Some pet hair vacuums are even able to automatically adjust the level of suction based on the type of debris that it detects!

You'll also want to keep an eye out for attachments specifically designed for pet hair clean-up, as well as LED lights for extra visibility and HEPA filters or odor-neutralizing technology to help combat dusty odors and pet smells throughout your home.

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