If it's a hypothetical question from your parents why not tell them it doesn't matter what sort of cat as long as you can love it and it shows affection in return.
As I mentioned in a previous post, Norwegian Forest Cats have the ability to climb down trees head first. So if your pet were to climb a tree, you wouldn't have to call out the fire brigade to get it back! They come in all colours and make good pets. (See Google).