A 66-year-old woman suffering from multiple dog bites was found dead outside her Texas home last week.

Houston police were sent to the home of Elaine Richman on Friday to conduct a welfare check around 8am.

Authorities conducted the welfare check after it was reported that Richman had missed two dog training classes.

When authorities arrived to the residence in the 12800 block of Susanna Lane, they found Richman in the backyard with dog bites on her face, arms and hands.

Elaine Richman (pictured), 66, was found dead outside her Texas home last week. Authorities said conducted a welfare check after it was reported that Richman had missed two dog training classes

When authorities arrived to the residence (pictured) in the 12800 block of Susanna Lane, they found Richman in the backyard with dog bites on her face, arms and hands

Richman, who taught dog obedience classes, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Houston Fire Department.

Detectives also found two Doberman Pinschers inside the home.

According to people who worked with Richman, she was training her dogs for American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience titles.

Authorities did not say if those dogs were responsible for the bites on the woman’s body or her death.

Police also haven't revealed the status of the dogs as of Monday evening.

According to Chron.com, Richman died of sharp force injuries, and her death has been ruled accidental.

Detectives also found two Doberman Pinschers (pictured) inside the home. According to people who worked with Richman, she was training her dogs for American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience titles

Richman had been suffering from health issues over the past few months. The cause of death is pending. This photo shows the backyard where Richman was found last week

Photos on Richman's Facebook page, shows her with two Doberman's that appear to regularly compete in dog shows and competitions.

Richman also belongs to a group called the North Texas Nosework Club.

'Some very sad news. Elaine Richman has died. Read it from a couple of posts. I met her at the OK Classic in November, crated next to her & her Doberman,' Georgann Hughes wrote in the group.

According to Hughes, she had just seen Richman in Tyler, Texas, last weekend.

'I don’t know any details, but in November she had talked about upcoming heart surgery to get a stint. Please keep her & her family & friends in your prayers,' Hughes added.

Several people in the group who had worked with or met Richman in the past commented on Hughes' post

One Facebook user said Richman had fallen during the 'Paris trials' last November.

Another user said Richman had 'another recent fall with bad complications'.

Theresa Nail, who has handled one of Richman's Dobermans in competitions, told Chron.com that Richman's dogs were 'champions' that were very well-behaved and sweet.

Richman's cause of death is pending.