What is the origin of the song How much is that doggie in the window by patti Page?

Answer 1

The lyrics to this song have been adapted to a children's book of the same name.
'How much is that doggie in the window?'

Music and Lyrics by Bob (Robert) Merrill aka: Paul Stryker
(born Henry Lavan May 17,1921?or?1923?-Feb 17,1998
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Merrill

"(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" is a popular song written by Bob Merrill in 1952, adapted from a well-known Victorian music-hall song.

The best-known version of the song was recorded by Patti Page on December 18, 1952 and released by Mercury Records as catalog number 70070. It reached #1 on both the Billboard and Cash Box charts in 1953. However, Mercury, the record company which distributed Patti Page's recordings at the time, had poor distribution in the United Kingdom. Therefore, a recording by Lita Roza was the one most widely heard in the UK, reaching #1 on the UK charts in 1953. Lita's recording is widely known as the most elusive original record of a #1.

The song tells the story of a young woman who "must take a trip to California," and wants to buy a dog for her boyfriend so that he won’t be lonely (and, presumably, look for affection from another woman).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%28How_Much_Is%29_That_Doggie_in_the_Window%3F

How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggie's for sale

I must take a trip to California
And leave my poor sweetheart alone
If he has a dog, he won't be lonesome
And the doggie will have a good home

I don't want a bunny or a kittie.
I don't want a parrot that squalks.
I don't want a bowl of little fishies.
He can't take a goldfish for walks.

How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggie's for sale

I read in the papers there are robbers
With flashlights that shine in the dark
My love needs a doggie to protect him
And scare them away with one bark

How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggie's for sale

Answer 2

Maybe she really wanted a doggie, saw the doggie in the window, and wanted to know how much he was. Hey! It's possible isn't it?!