We have an Oreck and I LOVE it!! We will never have any other brand again!!
It is so easy to use and light weight and picks up so much. Plus every time I use it, it leaves the room smelling so fresh!!
I hate canister vacuums and will stick with ones with bags, it feels so much cleaner!!
My mom's ex husband has an Oreck as well and has a German Shepherd/Husky mix that stays inside. This dog sheds like you wouldn't believe!! The carpet is just covered in hair. You get the Oreck out and it picks it all up. I keep saying he needs to record it and send it in to them as it would be perfect to use for a commercial as it really shows how much it does pick up.