Doggy In The Window- Popular song from the 1950's

I was walking around South Philadelphia the other day. It is an old established city neighborhood made up of mostly congested row houses. 

One house had beautiful window flowers and a dog looking out the window. It reminded me of the old song from the 1950's, "How Much Is That Doggy In The Window".  Do you know it? 

Some Trivia About The Song: 

If you grew up in the 1950s in America—or if your parents or grandparents did—you might recognize the song, "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?" It was one of the most popular songs of that era and is still a nostalgic favorite more than 70 years later.

 The song was written by Bob Merrill in 1952 and became a smash hit when it was recorded by singer Patti Page in January of 1953. The song quickly reached the number one song on Billboard's Best Sellers chart. It sold more than two million copies, making it one of the best-selling songs of that decade.

The song tells the simple story of a woman who sees a puppy in a pet store window and wants to buy it for her sweetheart. She believes the dog will keep him company while she is away and be a loyal companion. 

Some say the song was so popular that there are reports that suggest that many people went out and bought dogs during the song's popularity.

Today, "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" is one of the most recognizable novelty songs ever recorded. It has a simple message, a cheerful melody, and a cute refrain with an actual barking dog. It is a piece of American musical history.

Isn't the photo of the dog cute. Do you know the song? 

My Notes: 

The song is copyrighted so I can't print the words. 

South Philly is an old Italian neighborhood near the city's Italian Farmer's Market with blocks long of outdoor and indoor stores with produce, cheeses, meats, chickens, specialty foods etc. The produce comes daily from the Philadelphia docs. Many of the residents like to grow herbs, tomatoes, and flowers in pots on their steps or sidewalk.