noun
- The hanging lips or folds of skin at the corners of the mouth of certain dogs, especially hounds and mastiffs.
Usage: Usually used in plural form.; Commonly used in dog breeding and show contexts.
Examples
- The bloodhound's long flews hung down past its chin.
- The judge examined the dog's flews as part of the breed standard evaluation.
- Mastiffs are known for their prominent flews and drooping jowls.
- The puppy's flews were still developing as it grew.
- Excessive drooling is common in dogs with loose flews.