SMALL CLAIMS COURT: Puppies are considered ‘goods’ in the eyes of the law and are therefore treated in the same way as any other goods under the Sale of Goods Act. The ‘Small Claims Court’ covers claims up to £10,000 and the time limit for a Small Claims Court is 6 years from the date of purchase. Below we have placed a useful link to how the Small Claims Court system works. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/small-claims-court