BEST ROBOT VACUUM FOR PET HAIR
IROBOT ROOMBA J7+
This robot is our favorite robot vacuum on the market, in part because it's such a good vacuum for pet hair. It did a great job picking up pet fur and dander from carpet, as well as mud tracked in from dogs' paws. It's fantastic at detecting and avoiding cables, chair legs, and pet toys, too.
BEST ROBOT VACUUM FOR PET HAIR ON HARD FLOOR
SHARK AI ULTRA 2-IN-1 ROBOT VACUUM AND MOP WITH SELF-CLEANING BASE
This robot is a good choice for pet owners with hard floors because not only do you have the option of vacuuming up their fur, but you can also mop up common pet stains like dog slobber or minced pet food.
BEST ROBOT VACUUM FOR PET HAIR ON CARPETS
IROBOT ROOMBA S9+
The s9+ is the most powerful Roomba to date, with a 40x improved suction compared to its base models such as the Roomba 981. By point of reference, the j7+ above only has 10x the power. It's an excellent choice for deep cleaning carpets, automatically ramping up its suction power as it moves form hard floors to carpet.
HOW WE TEST
At Minimalism we like to get hands-on experience with all the products we feature. You can learn more how we test products in our dedicated guide, and there's a more specific rundown of our vacuum test process in how we test vacuums.
ROBOT VACUUMS FOR PETS FAQS
DO ROBOT VACUUMS FREAK OUT PETS?
It depends on the model and the pet. Most inexpensive, quiet models are fine with pets. They move slowly and don't make too much noise. However, if your dog is scared of vacuums, it will have similar issues with a robot vacuum as it would with a tradtional vacuum.
DO ROBOT VACUUMS AVOID PET WASTE?
The very best robot vacuums avoid pet waste, but not all robot vacuums can do this. If you're really worried about this, the iRobot Roomba j7+ is the best robot vacuum for avoiding pet waste.