Glossary
 French Bulldog Suspension Gallop
French Bulldog

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Single Suspension Gallop
An asymmetrical, four-beat gait, in which there is just one suspension phase, which occurs when all four limbs are airborne, gathered (collected) under the body. All four limbs contact the ground separately, none in unison.
The following footfall sequence is typical of the single suspension gallop: right hind foot, left hind foot, right forefoot, left forefoot followed by a single collected suspension phase.
This type of gallop is adopted by horses and most dogs. Sighthounds and a few other dog breeds use a double suspension gallop.
Also known as transverse gallop.
Cf. double suspension gallop