20 Of The Cutest Maine Coon Kittens – The Gentle Giants, Waiting To Grow Up

A less dramatic explanation for the Maine Coon's existence is that Vikings brought their Norwegian Forest Cats with them to keep vermin at bay on their ships, and today's Maine Coons are descendants of those Viking cats on shore leave. There is a strong resemblance between Maine Coons and Norwegian Forest Cats. The most likely explanation is that some long-haired cats were brought home as souvenirs by New England sailors. There is even a tale of a specific sea captain named Coon who brought long-haired cats with him.How convenient.