Adopt A Rhodesian Ridgeback

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Rooster

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Male, 1 yr

Arlington, VA

Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
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Dude

Rhodesian Ridgeback Black Mouth Cur

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos

Frederick, MD

Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Cocoa

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female, young

Fort Washington, MD

Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Adopting a Rhodesian Ridgeback

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Rhodesian Ridgeback - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

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.

The easiest way to adopt a Rhodesian Ridgeback would be through a rescue that specializes in Rhodesian Ridgebacks. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Rhodesian Ridgebacks in your area.

Rhodesian Ridgeback fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is the national dog of South Africa.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are so-named for the "lion country" area of Zimbabwe from whence they hail - formerly known as "Rhodesia."

The American Eskimo Dog is a bit of a misnomer as they have no known association to Eskimo culture.

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Rhodesian Ridgeback types to temperament and health issues to popular Rhodesian Ridgeback mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.