I have a 3 yr old cat that is not comfortable around strangers, much less dogs.I would love to get a golden or a lab but I am worried that the cat will react really badly. I love her dearly and wouldn't want her to lose her place in the family. I'm thinking that if I get a puppy, at least the cat will feel like she is the boss and before the dog gets too big it will know its place (ie that the cat is in charge). Any suggestions? Am I expecting too much?

Thanks