A Murray River Retriever swimming with a duck

Preserve and promote

Murray River Retriever Association

Australia's own retriever, from the Murray River. Once you've had a Murray, a life without one is a life diminished.

Join the MRRA Find a Murray puppy
Since 2010Looking after the breed
1,012Murrays on the club register
Recognised BreedersChecked by the club, across Australia
Free certificateFor every paid member's registered dog

Looking for a Murray?

Puppies availableLitters and puppies from the club's Recognised Breeders.Recognised BreedersFind a breeder the club recognises, near you.Check before you buyIs the breeder recognised, and the puppy on the MRRA register?Adopt or rehomeMurrays looking for a new home, and help to rehome yours.

Membership

Why join the MRRA

Your membership keeps the breed going. Fees pay for the club register, events, this website and the work to preserve and promote the Murray River Retriever. The Association is run by an elected committee of volunteers.

  • Your dogs, online. Each with its own page: register details, photos, DNA and breeding.
  • A free Certificate of Registration for each paid member's registered dog, with a number anyone can check.
  • The Murray Mail every quarter, and every past issue online.
  • Training videos and hunting information from the club.
  • Events and meetups, the members' directory, and member prices in the shop.
  • A say in the club at general meetings.
SingleOne adult, 18 or over FamilyTwo adults and children under 18 at the same address BreederBecome a Recognised Breeder: listed by the club, litters online, one dog registration included See prices and join More about membership

New on the website

Your dogs, onlineAdd your dog, check its details and add photos. Everything about each dog in one place. Certificates anyone can checkEvery certificate has its own number and QR code. Buying a Murray? Check its certificate here. For breedersLitters registered online, puppy enquiries that match your litters, and find a mate by distance. Help, any timeAsk a question in your own words, or let the website show you how, step by step.

The club shop

Murray stickers, the calendar and more. Every sale helps the club, and you pick up at club events. Members get a discount on selected items.

Contribution - Bess Fund Rescue and Rehome (Multiples of $5)Contribution - Bess Fund Rescue and Rehome (Multiples of $5)$5.002027 Murray River Retriever Calendar2027 Murray River Retriever Calendar$22.00MRRA Bumper StickerMRRA Bumper Sticker Price range: $6.00 through $12.00

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From the Club

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Welcome to Murray Country

The Murray River Retriever is Australia's only home-grown retriever, traced back to the early 1800s along the Murray River. A loyal, happy working dog that will work its way firmly into your heart.

The breed's history