TNT Samoyeds was established in 1989 after the marriage of Tom and Toni Maurer. Tom, a transplanted Northeasterner devoted to both sledding and showing, had already been in the breed since the early '70s. He was also raising Basenjis at that time. Toni's involvement with dogs dates from 1979. Before her marriage to Tom, Toni put obedience titles on both Belgian Sheepdog's and Siberian Husky's, and a champion title on the Belgian.

The two Samoyeds that formed the foundation of the Maurers' breeding program were acquired in 1989 and 1990 from Bob and Wanda Krauss of K-Ways Samoyeds in Wisconsin. Since then, the Krauss’s have been dear friends and mentors to the Maurers. The Maurers regard them as the preeminent authorities on the Samoyed breed, especially with respect to structure.

Almost every kennel boasts one exceptional dog that has distinguished itself either through serving as the focal point of the breeding program, or by having excelled in the conformation ring. The Maurer's first dog, BISS Ch. K-Way's Star Dancer of TNT ("Star"), did both. His structure, type and showmanship enabled him to rank in the "Top 10" for three years running despite only limited showing and advertising. And although he has been gone for several years now, he is still deeply missed.

Looking to the future, the Maurers' plan to continue breeding to better the breed, and to someday raise another "Star." Their current breeding program along with their excellent reputation will ensure a close contender in the near future.