THE killer dogs that killed walker Natasha Johnston are still in private kennels six months after the horror attack.

       Natasha, a professional walker, was out with the animals in Gravelly Hill, Caterham, Surrey, when she was attacked on January 12.

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       Natasha Johnston was mauled to death by the dogs she was out walking in January Credit: Tim Stewart 4

       Natasha was pronounced dead at the scene at Gravelly Hill in Caterham, Surrey Credit: PA

       The 28-year-old died from “multiple penetrating dog bites to the neck”, an inquest heard.

       She had been exercising eight dogs.

       It’s thought one of the dogs who attacked was her own American Bully XL.

       The pet was put down following the findings of the investigation into her death.

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       Two small dachshunds, who were also part of the group, were returned to their owner in April.

       But the remaining five dogs are still being housed in kennels at an undisclosed location, at the taxpayers’ expense.

       Police are believed to be holding talks with the owners over the recommendations made in the vet’s report.

       No time limit is thought to have been set on when a decision will be made on the dogs’ future.

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       The dogs' owners are now waiting on a decision from Guildford Magistrates Court after police applied for control orders to be set up.

       The court has the power to impose various conditions, such as being kept under proper control, or the requirement to be leashed or muzzled, or even ordering to be put down.

       Among the pack was a Leonberger named Shiva that appeared in a 2017 BBC programme about bad puppy behaviour.

       Surrey Police said a criminal probe has been closed and no prosecutions are being brought against any individuals.

       The force said: “As part of our investigation an expert veterinary report was obtained, which was then shared with the Surrey Coroner.

       “As a result of this, two dogs (both Dachshunds) were returned to their owner at the end of April and one dog, which belonged to the deceased, has been put to sleep.

       “The five other dogs remain in private kennels pending a decision from Guildford Magistrates Court regarding control orders.

       “There is no time limit on how long this process may take.”

       One local said Natasha had shouted at bystanders to "go back" when the dogs began attacking.

       A woman was taken to hospital with non life-threatening bite injuries and has since been discharged.

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       Natasha's family shared their agony at their "sudden loss".

       A statement said: "This is an extremely difficult time for us."

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       Shiva, an 11-stone Leonburger dog, which is believed to be one of the dogs who mauled Natasha Credit: Enterprise 4

       Floral tributes for the professional dog walker were left at the scene Credit: Gary Stone