We are a small and effective sprint racing sled dog kennel focusing on high quality vs. high quantity in training and dogs breeding our own vs. purchasing from various kennels. We compete in a variety of sled dog sport events including; 6-dog mid-distance, bikejoring, scooter, canicross, 6 and 4-dog cart/rig, 10, 8, 6, 4-dog limited class and Open Class sled. Our dogs are Alaskan Huskies bred specifically for performance and durability.
Our amazing athletes also give dogsled rides and tours!
Owner – Tone Coughlin
Tone Coughlin has been working with athletes since 1998 with his first coaching job at the Marshall School helping out with the cross country ski team. He later moved on to coach swimming, as the head coach of the North Shore Swim Club, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Girls Swimming, and one of the founders of Duluth Marshall Boys Swimming. During that time he raced (1997-2009) as an elite amateur cyclist (road, track, cyclocross, mountain) all over North America and a few races in Central America competing with riders that raced in the Tour de France. He also is competitive at running, triathlon, swimming, and xc-skiing completing over 700 events.
Tone started in the sled dog world 30 years ago skijoring with his grandfather's hunting dog competing in the weekly races held at Snowflake Nordic. His first dog was Helena a retired Alaskan Husky. He picked up Toivo in 2006 as an 8 week old puppy who later started skijoring and bikejoring with him. In his free time he enjoys photography, canoe camping, archery hunting for big game, grouse hunting, fishing, and spending time with the dogs.
Tone is an independent marketing and promotions professional specializing in web design with 25 years of experience.
Recent Community Involvement (Volunteer)
- 2023 – Current – Vice Chairman – NorthShore Inline Marathon
- 2016 – 2018 – RGO – Spirit Mountain Sleddog Run
- 2016 – Current – Owner – Timber Industry Videos
- 2015 – 2018 – Vice-President – United States Federation of Sleddog Sports
- 2015 – Chair – Nordic Snow Ball Committee – Annual Gala Fundraiser for DXC
- 2014 – 2018 – Trail Groomer – Duluth Cross Country Ski Club
- 2014 – 2018 – Steers Person – Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival
- 2014 – 2017 – Webmaster (Contracted) – International Federation of Sleddog Sports
- 2013 – Interim President – Board of Directors – John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.
2025-2026 Handlers
Find her photography work at https://www.ccboyle.com/
Interested in Working with Sled Dogs?
Becoming a part of our team is an experience of a lifetime! Our energetic athletes love working with new people that are willing to work with them. Whether it's working as an employee training dogs, doing kennel chores, giving rides, or volunteering, we are always looking for those that want to lend a hand.
Contact us for more information about employment opportunities at Endurance Kennels LLC.
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