Can I use a bluetooth keyboard on a non-bluetooth enabled (Old)Mac Pro?

Sorry, this seems like something I could easily find an answer to, but I haven't found the answer on the forums or in google searches.
My quad core Mac Pro is not Bluetooth enabled.  I'm assuming I can just use a USB Bluetooth dongle to talk to the keyboard.  I thought I would double check before I start spending money.  I do have a Belkin Bluetooth dongle already, but I've seen some talk about some talk about some other options from the Mac Store.  I'm just hoping to hear what has worked for others.
Thanks!

At Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Targus-USB-Bluetooth®-Adapter-ACB10US/dp/B0002K6RK0/ref=sr _1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407538734&sr=8-2&keywords=bluetooth++dongle+mac+osx
http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Bluetooth-Wireless-Adapter-BT-USBX/dp/B006ZZKPY0/r ef=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1407538972&sr=8-4&keywords=bluetooth++dongle+mac+osx
work fine Amazon says.
Or get Apple bluetooth module at eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=bluetooth+adapter+for+mac+pro&_osacat=0&_fr om=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xbluetooth+module+for+mac+pro&_nk w=bluetooth+module+for+mac+pro&_sacat=0
Apple Menu > About This Mac > More Info... > System Report... > Bluetooth says bluetooth is detected, it mean bluetooth dongle is woking with system bluetooth driver.

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