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Miele Classic C1 Cat & Dog - Canister Vacuum

  • Made in Germany
  • Authorized Miele Dealer
  • SEB 228 Powerbrush
  • Built For Pet Homes
  • Active AirClean Charcoal Filter
$663.20$829.00

A 1200-watt motor with a height-adjustable SEB 228 powerbrush that digs pet hair out of medium and high-pile carpet, an STB handheld TurboBrush for furniture, and a charcoal Active AirClean filter that traps odor before it returns to the room.

Best For

  • Pet Homes
  • Hardwood
  • Med/High Carpet
  • Upholstery
  • Stairs

Why People Choose This Model

  • SEB 228 Electro Plus powerbrush: drives deep into medium and high-pile carpet to lift embedded pet hair.
  • Active AirClean charcoal filter: neutralizes litter-box and wet-dog odor instead of recirculating it.
  • STB handheld air-driven TurboBrush: pulls fur off couches and stairs without a full-size head.
  • Self-sealing GN FilterBags: trap dander and seal on removal, hygienic for allergy-prone homes.
  • HEPA-upgradeable AirClean: add a HEPA filter to capture the finest dander and allergens.
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Details
Power1200W Vortex Motor System
Suction controlRotary dial, six settings
Floor toolSTB 305-3 TurboBrush + Parquet-3
Carpet toolSEB 228 Electro Plus powerbrush, height-adjustable
Upholstery toolSTB 101 handheld air-driven TurboBrush
Recommended floorHard floors, medium and high-pile carpet, upholstery, stairs
WandSlide-adjustable stainless steel telescopic
HandleXXL ergonomic
Weight / radius13.2 lbs · 29.5 ft operating radius
FiltrationActive AirClean charcoal (HEPA-upgradeable)
IndicatorsDustbag change indicator · safety shut-off
Warranty1-Year Limited
What's In The Box
  • Classic C1 Canister Vacuum (Lotus White)
  • SES116 Electric Hose with Integrated Handle
  • SET220 Electric Telescopic Wand
  • SEB228 Powerbrush
  • SBB Parquet-3 Floor Brush
  • Accessory Tool Holder
  • Synthetic Fiber Dusting Brush
  • Upholstery Brush
  • Crevice Tool
  • STB20 Mini Handheld Turbobrush
  • SF-AA 30 Active AirClean Filter
  • Type GN Dust Bag (Installed)
  • Air Clean Filter (Installed)
  • Pre-motor Filter (Installed)
  • Vacuum Operating Instructions
Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty
Shipping
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Premium Cleaning. Built To Last.

Six Reasons Pet Owners Choose The Cat & Dog

Removes Pet Hair With Ease

The SEB 228 powerbrush digs fur out of medium and high-pile carpet.

Upholstery & Stairs Ready

Handheld TurboBrush pulls fur off couches, cushions, and steps.

Deep Carpet Cleaning

Height-adjustable brush for plush and berber pile, not just flat rugs.

Miele Classic C1 Cat & Dog - Canister Vacuum

Odor Neutralizing Filtration

Active AirClean charcoal traps litter and wet-dog smells before they return.

Dander-Trapping Hygiene

Self-sealing bags and HEPA-upgradeable filtration for allergy homes.

German Engineered Quality

Built and tested to last 20+ years of pet-home use.

See The Miele In Action

Watch how it glides across hard floors and lifts dirt from low-pile rugs in a real home.

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The Miele Difference

Why one Miele you keep for 20 years beats four bagless machines in the same span

Miele

  • Repairable, serviceable components
  • Engineered and tested for 20+ years
  • Sealed AirClean filtration, HEPA-upgradeable
  • Real value over time, not just a low sticker
  • Backed by Authorized-Dealer specialists
Why Miele Lasts

Typical Vacuum

  • Disposable design, sealed units
  • Replaced every 4–7 years
  • Basic filtration leaks fine dust back out
  • Repurchase cost erases the low price
  • Generic big-box support

Why Customers Choose Miele

Thousands of homeowners trust Miele's German engineering

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Jane S. Verified buyer

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Sheri D. Verified buyer

I had many interactions and phone conversations for many years and have always had a positive and professional experience. The product quality is excellent.

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Recommended By Our Vacuum Experts

"For a home with shedding pets and real carpet, the Cat & Dog is the Classic C1 that actually keeps up. The charcoal filter and SEB 228 powerbrush are the combination pet owners come back for."

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Why are Miele vacuums more expensive?

One Miele lasts 20+ years vs. replacing a bagless every few years. German manufacture, sealed filtration, serviceable parts.

How long do Miele vacuums last?

Miele designs and tests the Classic C1 line to run for around twenty years in a typical home. Because the machine is meant to be serviced rather than discarded, genuine parts and authorized repair stay available well beyond the warranty, so a single vacuum can carry a household through decades of everyday cleaning.

Are they easy to maintain?

Yes. The self-sealing GN AirClean bag closes as you remove it, so dust and dander never escape during a change, and a dustbag indicator tells you when it is time. Filters swap in seconds without tools, and the safety shut-off protects the motor if a clog ever occurs. Day to day, maintenance is a bag change every few weeks and an occasional filter replacement.

How is a Miele different from a Dyson?

The short version is sealed and serviceable versus bagless and disposable. A Dyson empties into a bin and trades some sealed filtration for that convenience. A Miele Classic C1 uses a sealed bag system that keeps fine dust and allergens locked away until disposal, and it is built to be repaired instead of replaced. If you want the lowest ongoing cost and the cleanest exhaust air over many years, the Miele is the stronger long-term choice.

Will the Cat & Dog work on my carpet?
Yes, and it's built for deeper carpet than the entry-level models. The Cat & Dog comes with the electric SEB228 Powerbrush, a motorized floorhead with five height adjustments that agitates fibers to lift embedded pet hair from anything between flat-woven berbers and plush pile carpet. A separate Parquet-3 brush handles hard floors. Because the brush roll is electrically driven rather than air-powered, it goes deeper into thick carpet than Miele's basic suction-only models, making it a strong match for pet households with mixed flooring.
Is it good for allergies?
Yes, with an emphasis on pet odor and dander. The Cat & Dog uses Miele's sealed system with a self-sealing FilterBag plus the SF-AA30 Active AirClean filter, which combines charcoal with fine-particle filtration to neutralize pet odors and trap allergens before air exits the vacuum. For households that want maximum allergen capture, an optional HEPA filter upgrade is available to convert it into a full HEPA vacuum.

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