You can adopt a Chesapeake Bay Retriever at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Chesapeake Bay Retrievers from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $900 to $5,000.