A HOLIDAY campsite in Gwynedd has imposed a ban on American XL Bully dogs and other “dangerous” cross-breeds.

Shell Island, by Llanbedr, is regarded as Britain’s biggest campsite, attracting more than 100,000 people every year.

The camp has banned XL Bullys and other breeds listed by the Dangerous Dogs Act, which include Pit Bull Terriers and Fila Brasileiro, from the site.

They also said that visitors who are suspected of having an EXL Bully or banned dog will be forced to “prove” otherwise in order to be admitted to the site.

Campers will also be required to enter the breed of their dog upon booking or on arrival.

In a statement on social media, Shell Island said: “After discussions with various agencies and our insurance, we have made the decision that we will not be allowing XL Bullys or any dogs that are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act, this also includes cross breeds of any dangerous dogs, onsite for either camping or day visits.

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“If we believe that your dog is an XL Bully or a banned dog breed it will be up to you to prove otherwise, if you cannot prove this then you will not be admitted on to site.

“When booking you will now be requested to enter the bread of your dog upon booking online or on arrival.

“We know there will be people who are disappointed with this decision, but we have to follow the guidance we have been provided with, especially from our insurance company.

“If you have already booked for the upcoming season and own any dog mentioned above and wish to cancel please contact us either by PM or phone.”

The move has had a mixed reaction, with some customers praising the decision.

One person commented that they had “absolutely made the right decision here”, while another said they were “glad about this”, adding it provided “massive piece of mind for my little girls”.

However, the decision came in for heavy criticism, with one person labelling the ban “disgusting”, with another visitor saying “I’ll never step foot on that island ever again”.

The move follows other holiday parks and businesses in banning the breed, after several attacks on people across the UK.

Under new restrictions, XL Bully dogs must now be kept on a lead and muzzled in public, with owners having until January 31 to apply for a certificate of exemption.

Campers who had already booked for 2024 may now be forced to cancel if they intend to bring a banned dog – the campsite urged affected customers to contact the company to cancel their bookings.