You really can breed what you want.
Most of us started off with males and then the wait time was killer on the females.
A male can be ready to go in under a year BUT a female can take two to three years before they are ready to give it a go
I took a little short-cut and got some normal big girls to start with after I realized I did want to breed.

Its all about what you want to start with and what you want to make.

What area are you located in?
You might have some small breeders around you that can be close by for purchases or help.