DC44 Animal is the new Dyson Digital Slim™ vacuum cleaner – the cordless machine that doesn’t lose suction. Powered by the Dyson digital motor, it is the most powerful cordless vacuum. It comes with a mini motorized tool to remove pet hair and dust from awkward spaces and upholstery. Dyson engineers developed DC44 Animal for versatile floor to ceiling cleaning. The center of gravity is located towards the grip for easy handling up top, down low and in-between. Like all Dyson vacuum cleaners, DC44 Animal has patented Root Cyclone™ technology – so it doesn’t lose suction as you clean. An increased capacity nickel manganese cobalt battery releases its charge evenly; there’s no fade – so power and suction are constant. DC44 Animal has an increased run time compared with DC35: 20 minutes of constant high suction. Boost mode enables 8 minutes of higher suction power for more difficult tasks. A docking station conveniently stores and recharges the machine when not in use. The motorized floor tool has two types of brushes: anti-static carbon fiber filaments remove fine dust from hard floors; stiff nylon brushes remove ground-in dirt from carpets. With an increased power motor, it has double the power at the cleaner head than DC35 – so the bristles are driven deeper into the carpet with more force. The detachable long-reach wand is made from lightweight aluminum. When the wand is removed, the motorized head attaches directly to the machine for cleaning stairs and car interiors. The cleaner head pivots 180° without losing floor contact. A self-adjusting sole plate maintains optimum contact from floor to floor. All Dyson vacuum cleaners undergo a lengthy and rigorous testing program. That’s why DC44 Animal comes with a 2 year warranty – parts and labor.