You can adopt a Rhodesian Ridgeback at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a Rhodesian Ridgeback is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Rhodesian Ridgebacks from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $1,700 to $4,000.