Bare necessities

Baloo is the 'breker' or conquestador in Lindsay's home. He loves his chicks - human, German Shepherd and feline.
The generally-accepted theory among Maine Coon breeders is that the breed is descended from the pairings of local short-haired domestic cats and long-haired breeds brought to the american colonies by English seafarers (possibly by Captain Charles Coon) or 11th-century Vikings. The connection to the Vikings is seen in the strong resemblance of the Maine Coon to that of the Norwegian Forest Cat, another breed that is said to be a descendant of cats that traveled with the Vikings.
Long may you sail, Baloo!